Benito

Latin

"blessed"

Benito Origin and Meaning

The name Benito is a boy's name.

Benito is a masculine name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Latin name 'Benedictus,' meaning 'blessed.' It's essentially the diminutive form of 'Benedicto' in Spanish. The name carries significant historical associations, most notably with Italian political figure Benito Mussolini and Mexican president Benito Juárez. Outside of Spanish and Italian-speaking countries, the name remains relatively uncommon but recognizable. Benito has a warm, friendly sound with its soft consonants and ending with an 'o,' typical of Italian and Spanish masculine names. The name conveys a sense of heritage and tradition while maintaining a certain musicality that makes it appealing across cultures.

Benito Rank in US Top 1000

# 986 in the US

Popularity of the name Benito

• 68 Unique 2023

Famous People Named Benito

• Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini Italian Fascist dictator
• Benito Pablo Juárez 26th President of Mexico
• Benito "Benny" Carbone Italian footballer
• Benito Pérez Galdós Spanish novelist
• Benito Santiago Puerto Rican baseball player
• Benito Pastoriza Iyodo Puerto Rican poet
• Benito Dxuladi (adopted 2010) son of Mexican singer Lila Downs

The name Benito in Pop Culture

• "Benito Cereno " short story by Herman Melville