Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 04, 2024

Dominick

US Popularity Rank: 1115

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Lord; Belonging to the lord

Lord knows you love baby, so give them an effortlessly cool name to see them through life! Dominick is a masculine name with Latin roots, deriving from the age-old word dominus, meaning “lord” or “belonging to the lord.” With roots in the Christian religion and the Latin Christain Church, the term dominus came to be associated with God. So, if you want a name that will connect baby to their faith, then Dominick is a timeless choice. Some notable namesakes for baby include journalist Dominick John Dunne, and Dominick "Dom" DeLuise, the actor and comedian. And, of course, this classic name offers a wealth of nickname choices, like Dom, Mini, and Nick.