Blessed or one who fares well
A rare Spanish variant of the Latin name Venantius. It is derived from the word 'venans', which historically relates to hunting, but in a religious context, it became associated with being blessed or favored.
Less common today
Benancio isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,719 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Former President of Uruguay
Uruguayan professional footballer