Boy Name

Benjamin

"Son of the right hand"

Ranked #11 for boys

About the Name Benjamin

Meaning

Son of the right hand

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#11

Girl Rank

#13689

Benjamin is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Son of the right hand" and Currently ranked #11 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with B or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#23929

1950

#25754

1960

#81787

1970

#142183

1980

#134205

1990

#137536

2000

#134648

2010

#55119

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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