Benedict

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At a glance

46 dogs named Benedict appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (98% male).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Benedict?

#2,720dog name of 19,856
1 in 13,110male dogs
46dogs in the records
#1,771cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 2%Boys 96%Not recorded 2%

2% girls · 98% boys among 45 dogs with a recorded sex

Benedict over the years

01.22.42013: 1.0, 2014: 0.9, 2015: 0.0, 2016: 2.1, 2017: 0.7, 2018: 0.0, 2019: 0.5, 2020: 0.3, 2021: 0.6, 2022: 0.0, 2023: 0.5, 2024: 0.82013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Benedict per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Benedict

BentleyBenjaminBennettBeyonceBenvolioBentleeBenelliBenicio

Questions

Is Benedict a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (98% male).

How popular is Benedict for dogs?

Benedict is the #2,720 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 46 dogs in public records.

How do you pronounce Benedict?

Benedict is said in 3 syllables: Be·ne·dict. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Benedict?

Bentley, Benjamin and Bennett sound similar.

What breeds are often named Benedict?

Border Collies, Black Russian Terriers and Poodles are the breeds most often called Benedict.

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