Bennett: meaning and origin
Bennett
“Blessed”
About the name Bennett
Bennett is a boy’s name from the Latin tradition. Its meaning is “blessed”. Names from Latin, the language of ancient Rome — strong, classic names like Olivia, Julian, Clara and Felix.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean gift of god.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Latin names
- Adrian 👦From Hadria, a town near the Adriatic Sea · Latin
- Anthony 👦Priceless, highly praiseworthy · Latin
- August 👦Great, magnificent · Latin
- Calvin 👦Bald · Latin
- Christian 👦Follower of Christ · Latin
- Dominic 👦Belonging to the Lord · Latin
- Felix 👦Happy, lucky · Latin
- Frankie 🧒Free one; a pet form of Francis and Frances · Latin
- Julian 👦Youthful · Latin
- Leo 👦Lion · Latin
- Lucas 👦From Lucania; also linked to light · Latin
- Magnus 👦Great; a royal name in Scandinavia · Latin
Sibling name ideas (Latin, girls)
- Aurelia 👧Golden · Latin
- Aurora 👧Dawn; the Roman goddess of the sunrise · Latin
- Ava 👧Bird; also linked to life · Latin
- Beatrice 👧She who brings happiness · Latin
- Cecilia 👧Blind; the patron saint of music · Latin
- Celeste 👧Heavenly · Latin
- Clara 👧Clear, bright, famous · Latin
- Emilia 👧Rival; eager; a form of Emily · Latin
More boy names starting with B
- Beau 👦Handsome · French
- Benjamin 👦Son of the right hand · Hebrew
- Bjorn 👦Bear · Scandinavian
- Boaz 👦Swiftness, strength · Hebrew
- Brendan 👦Prince; Saint Brendan the Navigator · Irish
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Bennett mean?
Bennett is a name of Latin origin. It means: blessed.
Is Bennett a boy or girl name?
Bennett is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Bennett have?
Bennett has 7 letters and about 2 syllables.