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Boy Name

Benjamin

"Son of the right hand"

Ranked #9 for boys

About the Name Benjamin

Meaning

Son of the right hand

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

B

Boy Rank

#9

Benjamin is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Son of the right hand" and is currently ranked #9 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with B or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#88
1950
#75
1960
#60
1970
#35
1980
#29
1990
#24
2000
#10
2010
#9
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Benjamin

  • BF Benjamin Franklin
  • BH Benjamin Harrison
  • BA Ben Affleck

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
8
Starts with
B
Origin
Hebrew

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