Meaning: Its source is Benedictus, a Latin name meaning "Blessed."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English and Italian.

Nicknames: Ben, Bennie and Benny

Variant Forms: Bennett, Bendick, Bendict and Benedick

Feminine Forms: Benedicta

Non-English Forms: Benedetto, Benito, Bengt, Benedicto, Benedikt, Bent, Bendt, Benedikte, Benoît, Benedik, Benedykt and Penekiko

Source Forms: Benedictus

Popularity: The name Benedict ranked 1124th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.