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Dominion

♂ Boy

Pronounced duh-MIN-yun /dəˈmɪn.jən/High

Meaning: Dominion is the English word for rule or sovereignty, from Latin dominium, 'ownership, lordship' (from dominus, 'lord'). Used as a given name it belongs to the modern family of virtue and word names, and it carries a scriptural ring for many families from its use in the King James Bible. We state this plainly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A word name with weight: Dominion means rule or sovereignty (said 'duh-MIN-yun'). A modern virtue-name pick.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningDominion is the English word for rule or sovereignty, from Latin dominium, 'ownership, lordship' (from dominus, 'lord'). Used as a given name it belongs to the modern family of virtue and word names, and it carries a scriptural ring for many families from its use in the King James Bible. We state this plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#9996 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 99

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820032023

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

Dominion is the English word for rule or sovereignty, from Latin dominium ('ownership, lordship'), itself from dominus, 'lord.' Its use as a first name is modern, part of the wider fashion for virtue and word names, and for many families it carries a scriptural resonance. We state the word plainly rather than invent an older naming history (said 'duh-MIN-yun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, weighty, and modern.

Did you know? Dominion comes from Latin dominium, 'lordship' — and lands in English with a scriptural ring, familiar to many families from the King James Bible. As a name it sits with the modern virtue and word names, which we say plainly (said 'duh-MIN-yun').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Dominion — English word from Latin dominium; modern word/virtue name; scriptural ring noted

Variations

DominicDominikDominique

Nicknames

DomNioDomi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dominion mean?

Dominion is the English word for rule or sovereignty, from Latin dominium, 'lordship.' It is used as a modern word name.

How do you pronounce Dominion?

It's said duh-MIN-yun /dəˈmɪn.jən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dominion a boy or girl name?

Dominion is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Dominion?

Dominion is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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