Benito Name Origin
/beh-NEE-toh/-
Spanish (Hispanic) 60%
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Italian (Latin) 30%
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Filipino (Southeast Asian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Benito
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
Benito is a Spanish and Italian given name derived from the Latin 'Benedictus', meaning 'blessed'. It became popular in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries and has historical significance due to figures like Benito Mussolini and Saint Benito.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Benito each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).