Benoit name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Usage: French and English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Benoit ben-WAH
Meaning: Blessed
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What does Benoit mean?

Unheard-of Benoit is used predominantly in English and French has its origin in Latin, Benoit means "Blessed" is a boy name. Benoit is French equivalent of Benedict. It is celebrated on July 11th or April 16th.

How do I pronounce Benoit?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Benoit as ben-WAH. b(e)-noit is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Benoit

Benedict, Benedictus, Benci, Benett, Bendiks

How popular is the name Benoit?

Benoit is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1967 and was able to reach the top 600 names. In 2010, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 548 on boy names chart when 99 babies were named Benoit.

Over 678 people have been named Benoit in France. In Belgium, Benoit is a unique name where it has been in use since 1995 and has secured the place in top 300 names.

In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 269 on boy names chart when 39 babies were named Benoit. There are over 320 babies that have been given the name Benoit in Belgium.

Benoit is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1912 but could not make beyond the top 3000. There are over 360 babies that have been given the name Benoit in United States.

In England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and achieved its top ranking of 1513 in 2003. But Benoit is a popular baby name in DR Congo where every 1 in 800 have the name as well as in, Canada, Cameroon, Benin, Rwanda, Madagascar, Burundi, Chad and Burkina Faso.

As per our estimate, over 400000 people has been named Benoit globally.

YearRankBirths
2023686212
201688098
201595607
2013107206
2012122615
2009124865
2007123625
200582968
200489227
2003671410
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Benoit in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands384305
Finland0119150
Sweden452705
Norway72905
Denmark23000

Numerological analysis of Benoit

You are a hard person to speak to, especially if when you are around people you barely know. You know yourself so well, that you always find a way to keep yourself amused. Whatever you do, you do it with heart. And it always gives the best results because your approach is positive. If letter B is your cornerstone, it reveals people look at you like the crazy genius who loves his solitude. You don't like to be told what to do, nor boss around.

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  •  Digne - Meaning of Digne is Dignity, The Word Dignus Which Means Worthy and Worthy is originated from Latin is a girl name. Digne is resulted from Digna.
  •  Natasja - Illustrous Natasja is used specifically in Icelandic, Finnish and Norwegian is rooted from Latin, Natasja means "Born on Christmas or Born on Christmas" is given to girls
  •  Marie-Laure - Used dominantly in French, Marie-Laure is used as a baby girl name and came from French and Egyptian, Marie-Laure means "Princess of the Sea or Laurel"
  •  Elba - Unisex name Elba is especially used in Icelandic and Swedish is originated from Germanic and Latin languages. Elba is German form of Names Beginning with Eil-/El-

Sibling Names for Benoit

Looking for some inspiration for a sibling name to complement your little one named Benoit? Look no further! We have compiled a list of names that pair perfectly with Benoit, ranging from traditional to modern and unique. Keep reading to find the perfect name for your new arrival's brother or sister.

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Famous people named Benoit

  • Benoit Dunoyer de Segonzac, virtuoso double bass player
  • Benoit Denizet-Lewis, writer with 'The New York Times Magazine'
  • Benoit Mandelbrot,   When speaking in French
  • Benoit Benjamin, A 7'0" center from Creighton University
  • Benoit Pioulard, musical artist
  • Benoit Gosselin, Canadian retired professional ice hockey left wing
  • In 2012 thriller movie, La dernière scène, Benoit Guerin portrayed Franck Miles.
  • Benoit Skalka, from 2000 comedy and drama flick Pleure pas Germaine, who characterized the Albert.
  • In 1990, Benoit Roussel characterized the role of Angelos in romance and sci-fi flick Erastes sti mihani tou hronou.

  • Boy names beginning with B
  • American Boy Names
  • English Boy Names
  • Latin Boy Names
  • French Boy Names
  • Boy names that starts with Ben
  • Baby Names that mean Blessed

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  5. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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