Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Benito Updated January 16, 2026 by Jennifer M. Benito Gender: Male Origin: Italian Meaning: Diminutive Form Of Benedict ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Benito? The name Benito is primarily a male name of Italian origin that means Diminutive Form Of Benedict. People who like the name Benito also like: Benicio, Francisco, Silas, Carmine, Lucien, Santino, Emilio, Ava, Angelina, Audrey, Gianna, Isabella, Vera, Eloise Names like Benito: Bandit, Bennett, Bunta, Bonita, Benedetta, Binda, Bente, Bionda, Benita, Bent, Bunty, Benoit, Bond, Bento, Beaumont, Bindi, Benoite Stats for the Name Benito Benito is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Benito is currently not ranked in U.S. births