Benedict

Meaning

“from Latin benedictus, 'blessed'”

Source

Cultural Notes

Saint Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-547) founded the Benedictine order; sixteen popes have taken the name.

Popularity

Famous People Named Benedict

• •Benedict Cumberbatch (actor), Pope Benedict XVI

Variants & Spellings

• Benedikt
• Benedetto
• Benito
• Ben