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Benedetto

♂ Boy

Pronounced beh-neh-DET-toh /ˌbɛ.nɛˈdɛt.toʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian form of Benedict, from the Latin Benedictus, 'blessed; well-spoken of.' A warm, classic Italian heritage name.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Italian classic: Benedetto means 'blessed' (said 'beh-neh-DET-toh'). Warm and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumItalian
MeaningThe Italian form of Benedict, from the Latin Benedictus, 'blessed; well-spoken of.' A warm, classic Italian heritage name.
U.S. rank (2025)#6497 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 880

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191519122025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Benedetto renders Benedict in Italian, from Latin Benedictus, 'blessed.' It carries the warmth of a saint's name and Italian heritage - rare in the U.S., beloved in Italy (said 'beh-neh-DET-toh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Italian families. Rare, classic, and warm.

Did you know? Benedetto is the Italian form of Benedict, from the Latin Benedictus, 'blessed; well-spoken of' - a warm, classic name rooted in Italian tradition (said 'beh-neh-DET-toh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Benedetto — Italian Benedict; Latin 'blessed'

Variations

BenedictBenediktBenoit

Nicknames

BenDetto

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benedetto mean?

Benedetto is the Italian form of Benedict, from Latin Benedictus, 'blessed; well-spoken of.'

How do you pronounce Benedetto?

It's said beh-neh-DET-toh /ˌbɛ.nɛˈdɛt.toʊ/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Benedetto a boy or girl name?

Benedetto is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Benedetto?

Benedetto is rare in the U.S., beloved in Italy.

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