Dominic
Latin boy's name meaning “of the Lord”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- of the Lord
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #107
- Born in 2023
- 3,412
- Peak year
- 2013 (#68)
Meaning & origin
Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, 'belonging to the Lord', traditionally given to children born on a Sunday.
Is Dominic a Latin name?
Yes — Dominic is a Latin name meaning "of the Lord". Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, 'belonging to the Lord', traditionally given to children born on a Sunday. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Dominic ranked #107 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,412 US boys were given the name Dominic.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #68 in 2013
“Unranked” means Dominic was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with D.
How to spell Dominic
Dominic is spelled D-O-M-I-N-I-C — 7 letters and 3 syllables.
Nicknames
Dom, Nic
Dominic: frequently asked questions
What does the name Dominic mean?
Dominic is a Latin name meaning "of the Lord". Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, 'belonging to the Lord', traditionally given to children born on a Sunday.
Where does the name Dominic come from?
Dominic is of Latin origin. Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, 'belonging to the Lord', traditionally given to children born on a Sunday.
Is Dominic a boy or a girl name?
Dominic is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Dominic?
In 2023, 3,412 US boys were given the name Dominic.
Is Dominic a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Dominic ranked #107 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Dominic?
Common nicknames for Dominic include Dom, Nic.
How do you spell Dominic?
Dominic is spelled D-O-M-I-N-I-C — 7 letters.
How common is the name Dominic?
In 2023, 3,412 US boys were given the name Dominic. In the latest US data, Dominic ranked #107 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Dominic a Latin name?
Yes — Dominic is a Latin name meaning "of the Lord". Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, 'belonging to the Lord', traditionally given to children born on a Sunday. You may also see it described as Roman, which refer to the same root.
What does Dominic mean in Latin?
In Latin, Dominic means "of the Lord". Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, 'belonging to the Lord', traditionally given to children born on a Sunday.
Is Dominic a Roman name?
Dominic is usually classified as Latin, and Roman belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Roman too. It means "of the Lord".