Dominic Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dominic Name at a Glance

Name	Dominic
Meaning	From dominkus, meaning 'of the Lord'. Famous bearer: St Dominic founded the Dominican order of preaching friars.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dominic Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dominic means “From dominkus, meaning 'of the Lord'. Famous bearer: St Dominic founded the Dominican order of preaching friars”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dominic Name Origin

Our database records Dominic under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dominic a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dominic is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dominic

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