Bennett name meaning
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What does Bennett mean?
Bennett is a masculine given name of English origin. The name Bennett comes from the Latin name Benedictus, which means "blessed".
The name Bennett has been in use in England since the Norman Conquest, and it was brought to America by early settlers.
Bennett is a popular name in the United States, ranking in the top 100 names for boys.
Bennett is a widely used name for boys in the United States. It was the 90th most popular name for boys in 2021.
Some famous people with the name Bennett include:
-Bennett Miller, an American film director, producer, and screenwriter.
His films include Moneyball and Capote.
-Bennett Jones, a Canadian business lawyer and member of the Canadian House of Commons.
-Bennett Bauer, an American tennis player who won the junior Wimbledon doubles championship in 2007.
If you're looking for a strong, traditional name for your baby boy, Bennett is an excellent choice.
It has a long history of use and has been associated with some very famous people. It's a masculine name that sounds good with almost any last name. And it's one of the few names that looks just as good on a man in his 80s as it does on a newborn baby.
If you're looking for a timeless name for your son, Bennett should definitely be at the top of your list.
How do I pronounce Bennett?
Two syllabled Bennett is most commonly pronounced as ben-it.
Variants of Bennett
Benedictus, Benet, Benedict, Benci, Benett, Benit, Bendiks
Nicknames for Bennett
From plenty of nicknames for given name Bennett, we love these names:
How popular is the name Bennett?
a popular name in United States having over 42641 recievers in 174 years of usage. Currently the name is hotter than ever, it ranked 120th when 3271 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
In addition to that, the name has been in the top 500 baby names 29 times Bennett is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1455 (2018) in its 15 years run on England and Wales naming chart.
Over 119 babies in England and Wales have been named Bennett.
Bennett is a common name in Ghana and South Africa while somewhat familiar name in Nigeria, Canada, England, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Malawi and Australia.
At least, 40000 people globally have carried Bennett as their given name according to our estimate.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 74 | 4411 | 1482 | 146 |
| 2022 | 83 | 4082 | 1821 | 111 |
| 2021 | 90 | 3917 | 1564 | 133 |
| 2020 | 101 | 3595 | 1868 | 103 |
| 2019 | 108 | 3521 | 1742 | 118 |
| 2018 | 120 | 3297 | 1722 | 119 |
| 2017 | 123 | 3178 | 1895 | 106 |
| 2016 | 140 | 2941 | 2188 | 88 |
| 2015 | 153 | 2714 | 1934 | 104 |
| 2014 | 166 | 2546 | 1803 | 113 |
Facts
Bennett in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 22 | 22 | 5 | 5 |
 | 0 | 32 | 15 | 0 |
 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 5 |
 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
What numbers say about Bennett?
You are easily adaptable to change but sometimes, you can get comfy in your misery and stay there for a while. You prefer determinate and strong partner when it comes to relationships. You like to observe things and people. When it comes to business, plan your moves better. Poor planning leads to failure. Challenges don't scare you but on the contrary, they make you feel alive. You like to keep your private life to yourself.
If you like Bennett, you would love these names
- Adrijan - Pleasing and Perpetual boy name Adrijan is particulary used in Macedonian and Croatian has origin in Latin. Adrijan is Macedonian and Croatian equivalent of Adrian
- Laurelle - Far-out Laurelle primarily is used in English, meaning of Laurelle is "Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic of Honor or Victory or Laurel Plant" given to baby girls is originated from Latin
- Albain - Originated from Latin, Albain is chiefly used in French typically given to baby boys, Albain means "White"
- Norina - Infrequent girl name Norina means "Foreign" is came from Latin and Old Provençal is used notably in Italian and Finnish
- Caryn - Origin of Famed Caryn is in Old Greek and Latin is used particulary in English, meaning of Caryn is "Modern Variant of Karen or Pure" is a baby girl name
Middle names for Bennett
Complement Bennett with any of the all the rage and well-received middle names assembled below.
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Sibling Names for Bennett
Bennett is a popular name choice for parents who want their child to have a strong and classic name. If you're considering naming your baby Bennett, here are some ideas for sibling names that would complement this moniker beautifully.
Sister for Bennett
- Cristos
- Desi
- Bengt
- Antone
- Felix
- Blayze
- Corneille
- Jeovany
- Germano
- Flavel
- Caezar
- Amandus
- Faust
- Faulconer
- Chet
- Klemens
Brother for Bennett
- Kornelija
- Kally
- Babett
- Bellona
- Chrissa
- Dori
- Duchess
- Fabiola
- Khandice
- Juniper
- Konstantina
- Krisina
- Fabia
- Flossy
- Fabianna
- Jocosa
- Celest
- Babbett
- Frani
- Clairice
Famous people named Bennett
- Bennett King, Australian cricket coach and former professional rugby league footballer
- Bennett Sims, sixth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
- Bennett Bean, American ceramic artist
- Bennett Haselton, founder of Circumventor
- Bennett Hill, American racecar driver active
- Bennett Salvatore, professional basketball referee
- Bennett Hudson, English first-class cricketer,
- Bennett Lewis, Canadian nuclear scientist and administrator
- Bennett Cerf, American publisher
- Bennett Campbell, politician and the 24th Premier of Prince Edward Island
- Bennett S. LeBow, American businessman and philanthropist
- Bennett Cohen, American screenwriter and director
- Bennett Miller, American film director,
- Bennett H. Henderson, American politician
- Bennett Mnguni, former South African international footballer
- Bennett Stewart, Democratic U.S. Representative from Illinois
- Bennett Madison, American author
- Bennett H. Young, Confederate officer
- Bennett Joshua Davlin, American novelist, screen writer
- Bennett Chenene, South African footballer
- In 1916 drama movie, The Dragon, Bennett Southard played Moberly Trail.
- In 2017 comedy and romance movie, The Day I Met Her, Bennett Duckworth characterized Adam Wells.
Lists having Bennett
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- Popular English Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Blessed
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames