Benoit

The first name Benoit (Benoît) is the French variant of Benedikt, which has its origin in the name Benediktus. Translated, it means "the Blessed," "the Praised," or "the one of whom good is spoken."

What does the name Benoit mean?

Benoit (Benoît) is a masculine name of French origin, derived from Benedikt, which in turn comes from Benediktus. Its meanings include "the Blessed," "the Praised," and "the one of whom good is said." The etymology can be traced back to the Latin terms benedicĕre, meaning "to speak well," "to bless," "to praise," "to commend," "blessed," and "full of blessing" (divine), or benedictus, which means "praised" and "blessed." The name became known through Saint Benedict of Nursia, who was an Italian monk and founded the Benedictine order. Other variants of the name include Bent, Bengt, Bene, Beene, Beneke, Mbene, Benit, Benito, Beni, Benicio, and Benitus.

Where does the name Benoit come from?

The name Benoit has its roots in Latin and carries the meaning "the Blessed" or "the Praised." The Latin formation includes benedicĕre, which means "to speak well," "to bless," "to praise," "to commend," "blessed," or "full of blessing" (divine), as well as benedictus, meaning "praised" or "blessed." The language in which this name is primarily used is French.

How do you pronounce Benoit?

The pronunciation of Benoit is two syllables and has a soft sound. In French articulation, it is pronounced approximately [bəˈnwa], combining a gentle beginning with a flowing vowel sequence. The open, nasal-tinged ending gives the name a certain elegance. Thus, Benoit appears stylish, cultivated, modern, and present.

When is the name day of Benoit?

The name days for Benoit are January 12, January 20, February 12, March 21, April 16, April 24, May 8, July 11, September 26, and November 12.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Benoit is rather rare. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best ranking was in 2015, when it reached 2,136th place. Over the last ten years, Benoit has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,458th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,612th. The global popularity and frequency of Benoit varies.

Nicknames & pet names

Ben / Benno

Famous people

• Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Cameroonian football player)
• Benoit Benvegnu (French football player)
• Benoit Briere (Canadian actor)
• Benoît Brière (French actor)
• Benoit Cauet (French football player)
• Benoit Constant Coquelin (French actor)
• Benoit Costil (French footballer)
• Benoit Daeninck (French cyclist)
• Benoit Delbecq (French pianist)
• Benoit Dunoyer de Segonzac (French composer)
• Benoit Duteurtre (French writer)
• Benoit Gratton (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Benoit Jarrier (French cyclist)
• Benoit Joachim (Luxembourgish cyclist)
• Benoit Laporte (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Benoit Lepelletier (French chess player)
• Benoit Lesoimier (French footballer)
• Benoît Magimel (actor)
• Benoit Mondou (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Benoît Peeters (Belgian comic book artist)