Meaning and history
Benedikt is the German, Icelandic, Czech, Russian, and other European form of Benedict. It comes from Latin Benedictus, meaning “blessed.” Saint Benedict of Nursia, founder of Western monasticism’s Benedictine tradition, gave the name major Christian importance, and numerous popes have borne Benedict. Regional pronunciation varies while the origin remains the same. Notable bearers include German footballer Benedikt Höwedes and Icelandic politician Benedikt Jóhannesson.
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2012: 6 births, rank #10,770
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20142014: 6 births, rank #10,717
2015: 7 births, rank #9,568
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2017: 7 births, rank #9,696
2018: 5 births, rank #12,156
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2020: 5 births, rank #12,022
2021: 6 births, rank #10,799
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20232023: 6 births, rank #10,821
In 2023, 6 babies were recorded with the name Benedikt, ranking #10,821 among boys.