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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Blessed (via Benedict)
- Origin
- Latin (via Benedict, English surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BEN-it
Bennett comes from Benedict, a Latin name that also became an English surname before turning into a first name of its own — that's the root of its meaning, "blessed." It's pronounced BEN-it, and it has a vintage, surname-style feel: the kind of name that feels lived-in rather than new. For parents researching Bennett for a son, it's a name with clear Latin roots even though it arrived at first-name status by way of a last name.
Meaning & Origin of Bennett
Meaning: Blessed (via benedict).
Origin: Latin (via Benedict, English surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bennett
BEN-itIPA /ˈbɛnɪt/
Popularity of Bennett
Bennett ranked #60 among boys' names in 2024, with 5,095 babies given the name that year — and per Social Security data going back to 1880, 2024 is also its highest-ranked year on record so far.
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FAQ
What does the name Bennett mean?
Blessed (via benedict). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Bennett?
Bennett is pronounced BEN-it (IPA: /ˈbɛnɪt/).
Is Bennett a popular name right now?
Bennett is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #60 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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