Benito
Benito: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Benito
- A male given name from Spanish and Italian, equivalent to English Benedict.
How popular is Benito?
Since 1880, 31 girls and 14,773 boys in the U.S. have been named Benito (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4309 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #513 in 1929. In 2025, 226 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Benito
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Benito
Sister and brother names that share Benito's Spanish roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Benito FAQ
What does the name Benito mean?
A male given name from Spanish and Italian, equivalent to English Benedict.
What is the origin of the name Benito?
Benito is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Benito?
Since 1880, 31 girls and 14,773 boys in the U.S. have been named Benito (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4309 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #513 in 1929. In 2025, 226 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Benito a boy or girl name?
Benito is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 31 girls and 14,773 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.