Boy name
Dominic name meaning
“belonging to the Lord”
Dominic is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning belonging to the Lord. It comes from Dominicus, a derivative of dominus, meaning lord. The name is established in Christian naming through several saints, alongside its linguistic connection to the Latin words Dominicus and dominus.
What does Dominic mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Dominic
From Latin Dominicus, derived from dominus, meaning lord. The name is established in Christian naming through several saints.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Dominic
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦴꦩꦶꦤꦶꦕ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮧᮙᮤᮔᮤᮎ᮪ |
Is Dominic a boy’s name?
Yes, Dominic is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Dominic ranks #5,093 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dominic
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Dominic
- Dominic Brian · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Dominic
What is the meaning of Dominic?
Dominic means belonging to the Lord. From Latin Dominicus, derived from dominus, meaning lord. The name is established in Christian naming through several saints.
Is Dominic a boy’s name?
Yes, Dominic is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Dominic?
Dominic is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Dominic have?
Dominic has 3 syllables (Do-mi-nic) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Dominic?
Dominic ranks #5,093 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Dominic?
Notable people named Dominic include Dominic Brian.
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