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Dominic

Quick answerThe name Dominic derives from the Latin "Dominicus," meaning "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord," stemming from the root "dominus" (lord/master).

English · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#106
TrendStable
Peak year2013
Syllables3
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology4 Chaldean 7
Global rank#39

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Dominic

The name Dominic derives from the Latin "Dominicus," meaning "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord," stemming from the root "dominus" (lord/master).

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Etymology

The name Dominic derives from the Latin "Dominicus," meaning "of the Lord" or "belonging to the Lord," stemming from the root "dominus" (lord/master). It is primarily used in Christian cultures, particularly among Roman Catholics, and gained prominence through Saint Dominic (1170–1221), the Spanish founder of the Dominican Order.

Dominic currently ranks #106 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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