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Dominick

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: Variant spelling of Dominic, from Latin Dominicus meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of God,' derived from dominus ('lord,' 'master'); originally given to children born on Sunday, the Lord's dayHigh

In 30 seconds: Dominick is the -ck spelling of Dominic — 'belonging to God' — a name given to Sunday's children in Catholic tradition. Bold, classic, and borne by the founder of the Dominican Order.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningVariant spelling of Dominic, from Latin Dominicus meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of God,' derived from dominus ('lord,' 'master'); originally given to children born on Sunday, the Lord's day
U.S. rank (2025)#622 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births448 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 67,169

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200318812025

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

History & Origin

Dominick is a spelling variant of Dominic, from the Latin Dominicus ('belonging to the Lord'), derived from dominus ('lord'). The name was given to children born on Sunday (dies Dominica) in the early Christian tradition. Saint Dominic de Guzmán (1170–1221) founded the Dominican Order and made the name famous throughout the Catholic world.

Dominic/Dominick has been popular in Catholic communities for eight centuries. The -ck spelling is primarily American and Italian American, while the -c spelling is more common in Britain and Ireland. In the United States, both spellings rank in the top 200 boys' names. The name projects a confident, classical Catholic heritage.

Did you know? Saint Dominic (1170–1221), founder of the Dominican Order of Preachers, was reportedly born on a Sunday — which in Latin Christian tradition was the dies dominica, the Lord's day — making his name literally a record of his day of birth.
Overall data confidence 97%
Behind the Name — Dominic — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DominicDomenicoDom

Nicknames

DomNick

Famous Bearers

  • ★Saint Dominic (1170–1221)
    Spanish priest who founded the Dominican Order of Preachers, a major religious order of the Catholic Church.

If you like Dominick…

Dominic— the standard -c spelling of the same Latin name
Nicholas— three-syllable Latin-Greek saint's name with the same Catholic tradition and robust energy
Benedict— three-syllable Latin saint's name meaning 'blessed' from the same Catholic naming world
Augustine— multi-syllable Latin saint's name with the same Roman Catholic classical pedigree

Frequently Asked

What does the name Dominick mean?

Dominick comes from Latin Dominicus meaning 'belonging to the Lord,' from dominus (lord). It was traditionally given to children born on Sunday, the Lord's day.

How do you pronounce Dominick?

It is said DOM-ih-nik — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Dominick a boy or girl name?

Dominick is used almost exclusively as a boys' name.

How popular is Dominick?

Dominick ranks in the U.S. top 200 boys' names; the Dominic spelling ranks somewhat higher.