Bennett
Latin boy's name meaning “blessed”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- blessed
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #74
- Born in 2023
- 4,420
- Peak year
- 2024 (#60)
Meaning & origin
Bennett is a medieval English form of Benedict, from the Latin benedictus, 'blessed'.
Is Bennett a Latin name?
Yes — Bennett is a Latin name meaning "blessed". Bennett is a medieval English form of Benedict, from the Latin benedictus, 'blessed'. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Bennett ranked #74 for boys. It has risen about 120 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,420 US boys were given the name Bennett.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #60 in 2024
“Unranked” means Bennett was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Bennett
Bennett is spelled B-E-N-N-E-T-T — 7 letters and 2 syllables.
Nicknames
Ben, Benny
Bennett: frequently asked questions
What does the name Bennett mean?
Bennett is a Latin name meaning "blessed". Bennett is a medieval English form of Benedict, from the Latin benedictus, 'blessed'.
Where does the name Bennett come from?
Bennett is of Latin origin. Bennett is a medieval English form of Benedict, from the Latin benedictus, 'blessed'.
Is Bennett a boy or a girl name?
Bennett is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Bennett?
In 2023, 4,420 US boys were given the name Bennett.
Is Bennett a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Bennett ranked #74 for boys. It has risen about 120 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Bennett?
Common nicknames for Bennett include Ben, Benny.
How do you spell Bennett?
Bennett is spelled B-E-N-N-E-T-T — 7 letters.
How common is the name Bennett?
In 2023, 4,420 US boys were given the name Bennett. In the latest US data, Bennett ranked #74 for boys. It has risen about 120 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
Is Bennett a Latin name?
Yes — Bennett is a Latin name meaning "blessed". Bennett is a medieval English form of Benedict, from the Latin benedictus, 'blessed'. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Bennett mean in Latin?
In Latin, Bennett means "blessed". Bennett is a medieval English form of Benedict, from the Latin benedictus, 'blessed'.
Is Bennett a Roman name?
Bennett is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "blessed".