Benedetto

Benedetto is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “blessed.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Benedetto at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“blessed”

About the name Benedetto

Benedetto belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “blessed” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Benedetto first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1447 in 1913, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 867 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Benedetto in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1447 in 1913
Peak year
1915
Babies named Benedetto in 2024
6
Total since 1880
867

Benedetto in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#4812 in 2017
Babies named Benedetto in 2017
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Benedetto mean?

Benedetto means “blessed” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Benedetto a boy or girl name?

Benedetto is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Benedetto?

Benedetto comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Benedetto?

Benedetto first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1447 in 1913, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

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