Benicio
Spanish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Benicio
The name Benicio is a Spanish and Italian variant of the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed." It is primarily used in Spanish-speaking and Italian cultures, often within Catholic communities, and gained modern prominence through actor Benicio del Toro.
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Etymology
The name Benicio is a Spanish and Italian variant of the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed." It is primarily used in Spanish-speaking and Italian cultures, often within Catholic communities, and gained modern prominence through actor Benicio del Toro.
Benicio currently ranks #672 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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