Bennett

Bennett is a Latin boy's name. A medieval form of Benedict meaning "blessed". Its friendly sound has a distinguished yet approachable quality.

How popular is Bennett in the United States?

In 2024, 5,095 boys in the United States were named Bennett, making it the 60th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 166th a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Bennett go back to 1880, and 68,275 babies have been given the name since.

What Bennett means and where it comes from

A medieval form of Benedict meaning "blessed". Its friendly sound has a distinguished yet approachable quality. Latin name meaning "blessed." Has a distinguished, sophisticated quality with vintage appeal.

Bennett is of Latin origin, described as vintage in style.

Is Bennett a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Bennett went to 234 girls and 5,095 boys — 96% boys.

In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

Shorter names that share the opening of Bennett

  • Ben
  • Benny

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Bennett

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bennett mean?

A medieval form of Benedict meaning "blessed". Its friendly sound has a distinguished yet approachable quality.

Where does the name Bennett come from?

Bennett is of Latin origin, and is usually described as vintage in style.

How popular is Bennett in the United States?

In 2024, 5,095 boys in the United States were named Bennett, making it the 60th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Bennett a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Bennett went to 234 girls and 5,095 boys — 96% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

What are the short forms of Bennett?

Ben, Benny are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Bennett.

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