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Bennet

♂ Boy

Pronounced BEHN-iht /ˈbɛn.ɪt/Medium

Meaning: BlessedMedium

In 30 seconds: Bennet is a medieval English name meaning 'blessed', a worn-down everyday form of Benedict.
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Origin MediumMedieval English
MeaningBlessed
U.S. rank (2024)#1951 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births80 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,994

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319102024

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

History & Origin

The name means 'blessed' and grew up in medieval England as the spoken form of the Latin Benedictus. Over time that long church name softened into the shorter, friendlier Bennet. The double-t Bennett is the most common spelling of the same name today.

Bennet has a gentle, two-syllable ease that fits both first-name and surname use. Its variations, from the German Benedikt to the Latin Benedictus, show how far the 'blessed' root has traveled.

Did you know? Bennet is a spelling variant of Bennett, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'blessed' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Bennet — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BennotBennettBenedictusBenediktBendt

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Bennett Miller (1966–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Bennet…

Bennett— The most common modern spelling of the same name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Bennet mean?

Bennet is usually explained as meaning 'blessed' and is most often linked with Medieval English tradition.

How do you pronounce Bennet?

It's commonly said BEHN-iht /ˈbɛn.ɪt/.

Is Bennet a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Bennet is used as a boy name.

How popular is Bennet?

In 2024, Bennet ranked #1951 in the U.S. for boys, with 80 births recorded.