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Dominic

♂ Boy

Pronounced DOM-ih-nik /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nɪk/High

Meaning: Belonging to God; of the Lord — from Latin dominicus (of the Lord), from dominus (lord, master)High

In 30 seconds: A devout Latin name meaning 'belonging to the Lord,' Dominic was borne by the founder of the Dominican Order and has been a perennial Catholic favorite in the English-speaking world.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningBelonging to God; of the Lord — from Latin dominicus (of the Lord), from dominus (lord, master)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 162,644

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201318852017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Dominic derives from the Latin Dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God,' from dominus (lord, master). It was traditionally given to boys born on Sunday (the Lord's day — dies Dominica).

Saint Dominic's 13th-century founding of the Dominican Order spread the name throughout Catholic Europe. In the United States it has been a consistent top-100 boys' name.

Did you know? Saint Dominic (1170–1221) founded the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) whose members became the intellectual backbone of medieval university culture.

Variations

DominickDominicoDomingo

Nicknames

DomNickNico

Famous Bearers

  • ★Saint Dominic (1170–1221)
    Spanish priest who founded the Order of Preachers (Dominicans).

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dominic mean?

Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God,' from dominus (lord).

How do you pronounce Dominic?

It is said DOM-ih-nik /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nɪk/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dominic a boy or girl name?

Dominic is used almost exclusively as a boy's name; Dominique is the feminine form.

How popular is Dominic?

Dominic has been a consistent U.S. top-100 boys' name for many decades.