Benitez
Pronunciation: [ b-ayn-EET-ehz ]
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Benitez first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 10 babies have been named Benitez in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benitez is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,397 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,397
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Benitez
Benitez is a boy name .
Benitez is currently ranked #40,397 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benitez include Ben, Beni, Beniy, Beniie, Tez, Tezy, Tezie, Bey, Beie, and Benkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Benitez include Benicio, Benito . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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