Dominic
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ English / Latin ◈ 3 syllables
"Lord's Child"

From English / Latin

Dominic means belonging to the Lord — from the Latin Dominicus. Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order, one of the most influential religious orders in history. Dominic Toretto drives fast and loves family in the Fast & Furious franchise. The name carries monastic scholarship and muscle-car horsepower — an unlikely combination that works beautifully.

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Dominic at a glance
MeaningLord's Child
OriginEnglish / Latin
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#88
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Why parents love Dominic
  • Saint Dominic founded one of the most important religious orders.
  • Dominic Toretto is the Fast & Furious franchise's heart — family above all.
  • Three syllables with a strong, Latin sound: DOM-ih-nik.
  • Dom is a cool, authoritative nickname.
  • The meaning of the Lord carries genuine spiritual weight.
The vibe of Dominic
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Origin & history of Dominic
Latin Dominicus (belonging to the Lord, from dominus 'lord') English Dominic
1
English / Latin roots
Dominic comes from the Latin Dominicus, meaning belonging to the Lord. Saint Dominic de Guzmán (1170–1221) founded the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), which produced Thomas Aquinas and became one of the most intellectually influential religious orders. Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise made the name synonymous with family loyalty and automotive mayhem. The name has been in the US top 100.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: 13th century — Saint Dominic (1170–1221) founded the Dominican Order.
3
Today
Dominic remains a beloved choice, ranking #88 in the US. 191,358 babies have been named Dominic since 1885.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
How popular is Dominic?
2013 peak year
Dominic has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks inside the top hundred (#88), with about 4,380 babies named Dominic each year. In 2013, 6,335 babies were named Dominic (ranked #68 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 191,358.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
6,335 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #68)
4,380 Avg. per year
(last decade)
43,800 Total registrations
last 10 years
191,358 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #88) Very popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Dominic
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Dominic's Life Path 4 is the builder's number — building for the Lord. People named Dominic tend to be loyal, family-oriented, and driven by devotion to something larger than themselves.

Family above all
Devoted builder
The Lord's man
Loyalty and horsepower
Quarter-mile at a time
D4
O6
M4
I9
N5
I9
C3
Sum: 40 → Life path 4
Personality of Dominic
🏛️
Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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