Benjamin
son of the right hand
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- BEN-juh-min
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
BenBennyBenji
About the name Benjamin
Benjamin is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of the right hand". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Benjamin has been in the US top 20 for boys for most of the last decade. In Genesis, Benjamin is Jacob's twelfth and youngest son. The name's flexibility is a big part of its staying power — Ben is a friendly everyday nickname, Benji reads playful for a child, and the full Benjamin carries weight on a résumé.
Popularity trend: Benjamin has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Benjamin
- What does the name Benjamin mean?
- Benjamin means "son of the right hand". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Benjamin come from?
- Benjamin originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Benjamin a boy or girl name?
- Benjamin is a boy name.