Boy name · Latin
Benedetto
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: blessed oneBenedetto is a boy's name that comes from Latin and means "blessed one". It is used in Italian.
- Meaning
- Blessed one
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- beh-neh-DET-toh (Italian)
Meaning and origin of Benedetto
As a boy's name, Benedetto comes from Latin and means "blessed one". It is used in Italian.
In Italian, say beh-neh-DET-toh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Benedetto on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Benedetto on 3 lists.
“An Italian-style version with extra flair”
From Benedict Cumberbatch names, short nicknames for Benedict Cumberbatch
“Blessed one; Latin. Founder of the Benedictines. Say beh-neh-DET-toh”
From Italian boy names, italian saints' names for boys
“Italian personal name meaning blessed, like Benedict”
From Pretty last names, pretty Italian and Spanish surnames
How popular is Benedetto?
- US rank in 2025
- #6,497
- 13 babies, 8 per million boys
- Best rank
- #1,447 in 1913
- Most babies: 21 in 1915
- Babies since 1912
- At least 881
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 15 per million |
| 1920s | 10 per million |
| 1930s | 6 per million |
| 1940s | 2 per million |
| 1950s | 2 per million |
| 1960s | 5 per million |
| 1970s | 5 per million |
| 1980s | 3 per million |
| 1990s | 5 per million |
| 2000s | 5 per million |
| 2010s | 3 per million |
| 2020s | 6 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | – | #10,947 | #6,072 | #9,006 | #6,342 | #7,666 | #8,405 | #7,345 | #10,038 | #6,497 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Benedetto
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- BenedictBlessed one (Latin, boy)
- BenediktBlessed one (Latin, boy)
- BeneditoBlessed (Latin, boy)
- BenoîtBlessed one (Latin, boy)
- BentoBlessed one (Latin, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- AsherHappy, blessed (Hebrew, boy)
- BaruchBlessed (Hebrew, boy)
- GwenWhite, fair, blessed (Welsh, girl)
- GwendolynBlessed ring (Welsh, girl)
- HelgaHoly, blessed (Old Norse, girl)
- WynnFair, white, blessed (Welsh, unisex)
- AnwenVery fair, very blessed (Welsh, girl)
- BeatBlessed (Latin, boy)
- BeataBlessed, happy (Latin, girl)
- BeateBlessed, happy (Latin, girl)
Middle names for Benedetto
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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Benedetto: common questions
What does the name Benedetto mean?
Benedetto comes from Latin and means "blessed one".
Is Benedetto a boy or girl name?
Benedetto is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Benedetto come from?
Benedetto comes from Latin and means "blessed one". Today it is used in Italian.
How do you pronounce Benedetto?
In Italian, say beh-neh-DET-toh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Benedetto?
Benedetto ranked #6,497 in the US in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Benedetto?
Forms of Benedetto with the same meaning and origin include Benedict (English), Benedikt (German), Benedito (Portuguese), Benoît (French) and Bento (Portuguese).
What middle names go with Benedetto?
Middle names that flow well with Benedetto include Cedar, Clark, David, James and Rhys. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.