Dominic

Meaning of Dominic

Belonging to the Lord. It implies someone born on a Sunday, the Lord's Day.

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

Popularity of Dominic

Dominic has held fairly steady, sitting around #106 in 2025 after peaking at #68 in 2013.

Notable people named Dominic

• Dominic Purcell
  Actor, "Prison Break"
• Dominic West
  Actor, "The Wire", "The Affair"
• Dominic Cooper
  Actor, "Mamma Mia!"
• Dominic Monaghan
  Actor, "Lord of the Rings"
• Dominic Sherwood
  Actor, "Shadowhunters"

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Questions about the name Dominic

What does the name Dominic mean?

Dominic means belonging to the lord. it implies someone born on a sunday, the lord's day, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Dominic?

In 2025, Dominic ranked #106 for boys, up from #108 the year before.

When was Dominic most popular?

Dominic peaked at #68 in 2013.