Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Latin, particularly of the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order, and of several popes.
Benedict is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin Benedictus meaning "blessed" — a name of pure, radiant positivity. Saint Benedict of Nursia founded the Benedictine monastic order in the 6th century, and sixteen popes have borne the name.
Benedict carries extraordinary historical and religious weight while also feeling surprisingly fresh in modern usage. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has given the name a sleek, intelligent contemporary cool, and its natural nickname Benny makes it approachable for everyday use.