Bennet
Bennet: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Bennet
- A surname transferred from the given name, a less common spelling of Bennett.
- A male given name from Latin, in modern use often transferred back from the surname.
Etymology
From Benedict. See French Benoît, Norman Beneît. Doublet of Benoit and Benito.
How popular is Bennet?
Since 1880, 81 girls and 2,095 boys in the U.S. have been named Bennet (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11100 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1611 in 1910. In 2025, 109 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Bennet
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Bennet
Sister and brother names that share Bennet's Latin roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Bennet FAQ
What does the name Bennet mean?
A surname transferred from the given name, a less common spelling of Bennett. A male given name from Latin, in modern use often transferred back from the surname. From Benedict. See French Benoît, Norman Beneît. Doublet of Benoit and Benito.
What is the origin of the name Bennet?
Bennet is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Bennet?
Since 1880, 81 girls and 2,095 boys in the U.S. have been named Bennet (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11100 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1611 in 1910. In 2025, 109 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bennet a boy or girl name?
Bennet is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 81 girls and 2,095 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.