Benito

Meaning of Benito

Benito means "blessed." It comes from the Latin word for "blessed one."

Benito has Italian/Spanish roots — browse every Italian/Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Benito

After ranking as high as #897 in 2000, Benito has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Benito

• Benito Mussolini
  Italian dictator during World War II
• Benito Juárez
  Former President of Mexico
• Benito Floro
  Spanish football manager
• Benito Santiago
  Former baseball catcher
• Benito Zambrano
  Spanish film director

Questions about the name Benito

What does the name Benito mean?

Benito means benito means "blessed." it comes from the latin word for "blessed one.", and it comes from Italian/Spanish origins.

Is Benito a boy's or a girl's name?

Benito is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Benito?

Benito did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Benito most popular?

Benito peaked at #897 in 2000.