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Bennett
BoyEnglish, Latin· “blessed”
- Meaning
- blessed
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- BEH-niht
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #40
- US babies 2025
- 6,268
- Best rank
- #40 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Bennett
Bennett is an English and Latin name that means “blessed”.
Bennett comes from Benedict, the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed". In medieval England Benedict was commonly shortened to Bennet, which became both a given name and a surname. Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of Western monasticism, is the name's most influential bearer. Many readers also think of the Bennet sisters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, whose surname is spelled with one t. As a modern first name Bennett feels preppy, friendly and classic, and it offers the easy nickname Ben. The double t spelling is the more common surname form in the United States.
Popularity over time
Bennett has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 142 different years. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #40, and its highest count, 6,268 babies. Use has grown 131% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #649 in 1920, #588 in 1950, #800 in 1980, #441 in 2000, #279 in 2010, and #40 in 2025. Of the 72,514 US boys named Bennett since records began, 38% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 24,908 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Roman, Miles, Thiago, Wesley, and Weston.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Bennett ranked highest in North Dakota, Iowa, and Vermont.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | #8 | 34 |
| Iowa | #9 | 113 |
| Vermont | #9 | 20 |
| Missouri | #10 | 216 |
| Minnesota | #10 | 205 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Bennett over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Bennett is usually pronounced BEH-niht, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with B and ends in “-tt”.
Middle names for Bennett
A few middle names that flow with Bennett: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Bennett
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bennett mean?
Bennett is an English and Latin name that means “blessed”.
What is the origin of the name Bennett?
Bennett has English and Latin roots. Bennett comes from Benedict, the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed".
Is Bennett a popular name?
Yes. Bennett ranked #40 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Bennett a boy or girl name?
Bennett is mainly a boy's name. About 96% of US babies named Bennett over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Bennett?
Bennett is usually pronounced BEH-niht. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings