Benito
Meaning
"blessed"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,200
- Total SSA Count
- 170
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ben, Benny, Beni
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"blessed"
Origin: Latin
"stammering, lisping"
Origin: Latin Blasius
Blaise is more popular, ranked #1109 vs #1200 for Benito.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Blaise is more popular, ranked #1109 compared to Benito at #1200 in the United States.
Benito means "blessed" (Latin origin). Blaise means "stammering, lisping" (Latin Blasius origin).
Benito is primarily a boy name. Blaise is primarily a boy name.