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Bennett
Meaning: blessed (from Benedict) · Origin: Latin (via English) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A medieval English form of Benedict, from Latin benedictus, 'blessed'.
Nicknames
Ben, Benny
Variants & related names
Benedict, Benet, Bennet
Bennett name art
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FAQ
What does the name Bennett mean?
Bennett means “blessed (from Benedict)”. It comes from Latin (via English).
Is Bennett a popular name?
Yes — Bennett has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Bennett?
Ben, Benny.
What are other forms of Bennett?
Benedict, Benet, Bennet.
Similar names
Martin · Victor · August · Francis · Maximus · Mark
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.