boy's name
Benedek
BEN-eh-dek (Hungarian)
- Origin Hungarian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 72
Benedek is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Benedek is a name of Hungarian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2016, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Benedek Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 17 |
How Popular Is Benedek?
In 2025, Benedek was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Benedek Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Benedek
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Benedek Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Benedek over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Benedek
- Hungarian BEN-eh-dek
Sibling Names for Benedek
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Benedek — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Benedek
How popular is the name Benedek?
In 2025, Benedek was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Benedek a girl's or a boy's name?
Benedek is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Benedek?
Benedek has 3 syllables.
When was Benedek most popular?
Benedek peaked in 2016, when 10 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Benedek a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Benedek currently ranks #6,500 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.