Dominic
Dominic: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɒm.ɪˌnɪk/
Meaning and origin of Dominic
Root meaning: “Lord”
- A male given name from Latin, best known for the Spanish saint who founded the Dominican order.
Etymology
From Late Latin Dominicus, derived from Dominus (“Lord”).
How popular is Dominic?
Since 1880, 1,252 girls and 193,424 boys in the U.S. have been named Dominic (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1698 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #68 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #106 for boys, with 3,282 babies given the name.
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Dominic FAQ
What does the name Dominic mean?
Dominic traces back to a root meaning "Lord". A male given name from Latin, best known for the Spanish saint who founded the Dominican order. From Late Latin Dominicus, derived from Dominus (“Lord”).
What is the origin of the name Dominic?
Dominic is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Dominic?
Since 1880, 1,252 girls and 193,424 boys in the U.S. have been named Dominic (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1698 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #68 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #106 for boys, with 3,282 babies given the name.
Is Dominic a boy or girl name?
Dominic is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,252 girls and 193,424 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.