What does the name Dominic mean?

The name Dominic means "Of the Lord".

What is the origin of the name Dominic?

Dominic is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Dominic?

In 2023, 3,290 babies were named Dominic in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Dominic a boy's name?

Yes, Dominic is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Dominic

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Births Last Year: 3,290 ↘

All-Time Total: 189,715

Peak Year: 2013

Dominic is derived from the Latin name Dominicus, meaning "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Lord." It has religious connotations and is associated with Saint Dominic.

Notable Namesakes

Dominic Cooper - Actor known for "Mamma Mia!" and "Preacher."
Dominic Monaghan - Actor in "Lost" and "Lord of the Rings."
Dominic West - Actor in "The Wire" and "The Affair."
Dominic Purcell - Actor in "Prison Break" and "Legends of Tomorrow."
Dominic Sherwood - Actor in "Shadowhunters" and "Vampire Academy."
Dominic Howard - Drummer for the band Muse.
Dominic Thiem - Tennis player, multiple Grand Slam finalist.
Dominic Raab - British politician, former Foreign Secretary.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin - English footballer, plays for Everton.
Dominic Solanke - English footballer, plays for Bournemouth.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Dominic

Evan Niko Donovan Maximus Luca Raymond Alexander Benjamin

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Dominic

Penelope Lana Mila Aria Cassandra Gianna Maya Liliana

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Dominic

Domenic Domenica Domenick Dominga Domingo Dominick Dominik Dominique

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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