The nameJean-Benoît
Jean-Benoît is a French compound boy's name, mostly given in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
It combines Jean, from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious", and Benoît, from the Latin benedictus, "blessed".
Origin
French, a compound name.
History
First given in the mid 1940s, Jean-Benoît peaked in the mid 1980s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Jean-Benoît
Jean-Benoît in France
Jean-Benoît was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 420 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Jean-Benoît. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Jean-Benoît in France were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jean-Benoît mean?
It combines Jean, from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious", and Benoît, from the Latin benedictus, "blessed".
What is the origin of the name Jean-Benoît?
French, a compound name.
Is Jean-Benoît a girl's or a boy's name?
Jean-Benoît is a boy's name.