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Benjamin
Meaning: son of the right hand · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand' (or 'son of the south') — the youngest son of Jacob.
Famous people named Benjamin
- Benjamin Franklin (statesman, inventor)
- Benjamin Britten (composer)
Nicknames
Ben, Benji, Benny
Variants & related names
Beniamino, Benjamín, Veniamin
Benjamin name art
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FAQ
What does the name Benjamin mean?
Benjamin means “son of the right hand”. It comes from Hebrew.
Is Benjamin a popular name?
Yes — Benjamin has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Benjamin?
Ben, Benji, Benny.
What are other forms of Benjamin?
Beniamino, Benjamín, Veniamin.
Similar names
Elliot · Ivan · John · Joel · Malachi · Abel
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.