Bennett

Rank 83rd Boy Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Bennett was 83rd most popular baby name for boys and 135th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 4,193 babies were named Bennett in the United States. The gender distribution for "Bennett" is 97.4% male and 2.7% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 802 babies in the United States were named Bennett. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 3.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Bennett is around 10 to 16 years old.

The name "Bennett" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Bennett is Ben.

Bennett Meaning & Origin

Bennett is an English name that means "blessed," symbolizing happiness, peace, and divine favor.

The name Bennett is described as dignified, astute and charming.

Pronunciation

Bennett is pronounced beh-nit in English. The name Bennett has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Bennett

  • The Bennett Clause in Canadian law is named after Richard Bennett, the 11th Prime Minister of Canada. This clause pertains to equal wages for men and women.

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Geography

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