Benicio
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Blessed, benevolent rider
Origin: Spanish/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #672 in 2025 with 405 babies born.
History: Benicio is a Spanish name derived from the Latin 'benedictus' (blessed) combined with an equestrian element. It gained significant name recognition through Puerto Rican-American actor Benicio del Toro and is popular in Latin America.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Benicio? About 1 in 8,219 babies born in 2025 were named Benicio, or roughly 1.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Benicio
What does the name Benicio mean?
Benicio means “Blessed, benevolent rider” from Spanish/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Benicio?
Benicio has Spanish/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Blessed, benevolent rider”.
How popular is Benicio?
Benicio ranked #672 in 2025 — given to 405 babies that year.
When was Benicio most popular?
Benicio peaked in 2025 with 405 babies registered that year.
Is Benicio a boy or girl name?
Benicio is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Benicios in registered births are male.
Is the name Benicio rising or falling in popularity?
Benicio has risen 101 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #773 in 2020 to #672 in 2025.
How long has Benicio been recorded?
Benicio appears in birth records across 29 years — from 1988 through 2025.