Benedicto
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Benedicto first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 172 babies have been named Benedicto in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benedicto is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,382 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,382
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Benedicto
Benedicto is a boy name .
Benedicto is currently ranked #15,382 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benedicto include Ben, Bene, Beney, Beneie, Bened, Benedy, Benedie, Cto, Ctoy, Ctoie, Icto, and Bey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Benedicto include Benedict . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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