Bennett
Bennett is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “blessed.” It ranked #40 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Bennett?
BEN-it
where does the name Bennett come from?
An English and Norman surname from the medieval personal name Benedict, itself from the Latin benedictus, meaning blessed. Bennett is the form that ordinary English speech produced from the Latin, and it became a surname before returning to use as a given name.
An English and Norman surname derived from the medieval personal name Benedict, from the Latin 'benedictus' meaning blessed. It gained widespread usage as a given name in the 19th and 20th centuries, with associations to Jane Austen's Bennet family in Pride and Prejudice.
how popular is this name?
Bennett has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 142 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 4. It peaked at #40 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #40 |
| 2024 | #60 |
| 2023 | #74 |
| 2022 | #83 |
| 2021 | #90 |
| 2020 | #101 |
| 2019 | #108 |
| 2018 | #120 |
| 2017 | #123 |
| 2016 | #140 |
| 2010 | #279 |
| 2000 | #441 |
| 1990 | #675 |
| 1980 | #800 |
| 1970 | #782 |
| 1960 | #551 |
| 1950 | #588 |
| 1940 | #597 |
| 1930 | #681 |
| 1920 | #649 |
| 1910 | #621 |
| 1900 | #623 |
| 1890 | #434 |
| 1880 | #465 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Bennett fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Bennett
As a surname it is common throughout England, Scotland and Ireland, with the variants Bennet, Benet and Bennette. Its use as a first name is the less common direction of travel and is largely modern.
what are the nicknames and variants of Bennett?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Bennett?
- Tony Bennett (singer)
- Bennett Miller (filmmaker)
what names are similar to Bennett?
what names go well with Bennett?
Sibling names that share Bennett's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Bennett
What does the name Bennett mean?
Bennett means “blessed”.
What is the origin of the name Bennett?
Bennett comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Bennet, Benet and Benedict.
How popular is the name Bennett?
Bennett ranked #40 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #40, and it has spent 142 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Bennett a boy or girl name?
Bennett is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Bennett?
Bennett is pronounced BEN-it, with 2 syllables.
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