What Does the Name Bence Mean?
The name Bence is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the Latin name Benedictus, which means “blessed”. It is a popular name in Hungary, where it is often used as a nickname for Benedek or Benedict. In other countries, it is sometimes used as an independent given name.
History and Origin
Bence is a Hungarian form of the Latin name Benedictus, which was derived from the Latin word “benedicere” meaning “to speak well of” or “to bless”. The name was popularized by Saint Benedict of Nursia, who founded the influential monastic order known as the Benedictines in the 6th century. The name has been used throughout Europe since then and has become especially popular in Hungary.
Popularity
Bence is a very popular name in Hungary, where it ranks among the top 100 names for boys. It is also gaining popularity in other countries, particularly in the United States where it has been steadily increasing in popularity since the 1990s. As of 2019, it was ranked at #1,845 on the list of most popular baby boy names in America.
Famous People Named Bence
There are several famous people with the name Bence, including:
- Bence Szabo – Hungarian footballer
- Bence Máté – Hungarian actor
- Bence Pajor – Hungarian ice hockey player
- Bence Horváth – Hungarian singer-songwriter
Variations of the Name
Variations of Bence include Bencze (Hungarian), Benczik (Hungarian), Benci (Hungarian), Benco (Hungarian), Bencso (Hungarian), and Bencsik (Hungarian). Other forms of this name include Benedetto (Italian), Bendegúz (Hungarian), Bendeke (Hungarian), Bendego (Hungarian), Bendecir (Spanish), and Benedikt (German).
