Kind, gentle, or well-born
Derived from the Latin name Benignus, it translates to 'kind' or 'friendly.' Historically, it was used to denote a person of a gentle or favorable disposition, and it has been borne by several early Christian saints.
Less common today
Benigno isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,137 in 1990.
15th President of the Philippines
Filipino senator and revolutionary leader
Former President of Paraguay
18th-century Italian engraver and painter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
