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Meaning of the Name Benedict

Updated March 27, 2025 by Jennifer M.

Benedict

Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Blessed

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What is the meaning of the name Benedict?

The name Benedict is primarily a male name of Latin origin that means Blessed.

Benedict Arnold, first U.S. traitor.

Different Spellings of the name Benedict:

Benedikt, Benedykt

People who like the name Benedict also like:

Theodore, Henry, Oliver, Benjamin, Dominic, Liam, Gabriel, Ophelia, Eloise, Alice, Eleanor, Penelope, Aurora, Charlotte

Names like Benedict:

Stats for the Name Benedict

Benedict is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Benedict is currently #928 in U.S. births