Bennett

Meaning of Bennett

It means "blessed" or "a little blessed one." The name comes from an older Latin name meaning "blessed."

Bennett has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bennett

Bennett is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #40 in 2025 from #441 in 2000.

Notable people named Bennett

• Tony Bennett
  Legendary American jazz and pop singer
• Bennett Miller
  Oscar-nominated film director (Capote, Moneyball)
• Bennett Omalu
  Physician who discovered CTE in football players
• Bennett Foddy
  Creator of viral video games (QWOP)
• Bennett Cerf
  Co-founder of Random House, TV personality

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Questions about the name Bennett

What does the name Bennett mean?

Bennett means it means "blessed" or "a little blessed one." the name comes from an older latin name meaning "blessed.", and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Bennett?

In 2025, Bennett ranked #40 for boys, up from #60 the year before.

When was Bennett most popular?

Bennett peaked at #40 in 2025.