Bence
Hungarian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Bence
Bence is a Hungarian given name derived from the Latin *Benedictus*, meaning "blessed." It is primarily used in Hungarian culture, often associated with Saint Benedict, and has been a common name in Hungary since the Middle Ages, with notable bearers including the 16th-century Hungarian poet Bence Szabolcsi.
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Etymology
Bence is a Hungarian given name derived from the Latin *Benedictus*, meaning "blessed." It is primarily used in Hungarian culture, often associated with Saint Benedict, and has been a common name in Hungary since the Middle Ages, with notable bearers including the 16th-century Hungarian poet Bence Szabolcsi.
Bence currently ranks #8,349 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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