Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Benito Updated June 6, 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, Emilio, Antonio, Arturo, Santino, Joaquin, Silas, Audrey, Eloise, Isabella, Fiona, Benita, Vera, Angelina Names like Benito: Bennett, Bent, Bandit, Beaumont, Bento, Benoit, Bonita, Bunta, Bindi, Bente, Benoite, Binda, Bunty, Benedetta, Bionda, Benita, Bond 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