Bennett
Bennett is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “blessed.” It ranked #95 in the United States in 2025. An English and Norman surname derived from the medieval personal name Benedict, from the Latin 'benedictus' meaning…
how do you pronounce Bennett?
BEN-it
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what does Bennett mean?
The name Bennett means “blessed.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
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?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #95 |
| 2023 | #98 |
| 2022 | #102 |
| 2021 | #108 |
| 2020 | #115 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Bennett?
- Tony Bennett (singer)
- Bennett Miller (filmmaker)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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