Benedict
Benedict: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɛnədɪkt/
Meaning and origin of Benedict
Root meaning: “blessed, well spoken of”
- A male given name from Latin, particularly of the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order, and of several popes.
Etymology
From Saint Benedict, founder of the Benedictine Order, from Late Latin Benedictus, from benedictus (“blessed, well spoken of”), from Latin benedīcō (“to bless, to speak well of”). Doublet of Bennett, Benoit, and Benito.
How popular is Benedict?
Since 1880, 10,475 boys in the U.S. have been named Benedict. Its highest rank for boys was #447 in 1914. In 2025 it ranked #814 for boys, with 305 babies given the name.
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Benedict FAQ
What does the name Benedict mean?
Benedict traces back to a root meaning "blessed, well spoken of". A male given name from Latin, particularly of the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order, and of several popes. From Saint Benedict, founder of the Benedictine Order, from Late Latin Benedictus, from benedictus (“blessed, well spoken of”), from Latin benedīcō (“to bless, to speak well of”). Doublet of Bennett, Benoit, and Benito.
What is the origin of the name Benedict?
Benedict is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Benedict?
Since 1880, 10,475 boys in the U.S. have been named Benedict. Its highest rank for boys was #447 in 1914. In 2025 it ranked #814 for boys, with 305 babies given the name.
Is Benedict a boy or girl name?
Benedict is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 10,475 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.