Dominic
Dominic is a boys' name of English origin meaning “belonging to the Lord.” It ranked #106 in the United States in 2025. Dominic comes from the Latin 'Dominicus,' meaning 'of the Lord.
how do you pronounce Dominic?
DOM-ih-nik
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what does Dominic mean?
The name Dominic means “belonging to the Lord.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Dominic comes from the Latin 'Dominicus,' meaning 'of the Lord.' Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order in the 13th century, and the name has been popular across European cultures for centuries. It has a commanding yet refined sound, equally at home in boardrooms and playgrounds.
where does the name Dominic come from?
From the Late Roman-Italic Dominicus, from dominus, meaning lord or master. Wikipedia glosses it as lordly, belonging to God, or of the master.
the history of Dominic
Wikipedia records the name as common among Roman Catholics, which reflects its association with St Dominic and the Dominican order he founded. The spellings Dominik and Dominick are used across central and eastern Europe and in the United States respectively.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #106 |
| 2024 | #107 |
| 2023 | #106 |
| 2022 | #102 |
| 2021 | #99 |
| 2020 | #89 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Dominic?
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who are famous people named Dominic?
- Dominic Cooper (English actor)
- Dominic Toretto (fictional character from the Fast & Furious franchise)
what names are similar to Dominic?
what names go well with Dominic?
Sibling names that share Dominic's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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