Ben

Boy's name

Ben is a short form of the name Benjamin, which is of Hebrew origin. It means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south."

Meaning Son of the right hand
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 313
Peak year 1918

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ben Affleck - Actor, director, and screenwriter.
  • Ben Stiller - Actor, comedian, and filmmaker.
  • Ben Roethlisberger - NFL quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • Ben Franklin - Founding Father, inventor, and statesman.
  • Ben Simmons - NBA player for the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • Ben Harper - Musician and singer-songwriter.
  • Ben Kingsley - Actor known for "Gandhi" and "Schindler's List."
  • Ben Carson - Neurosurgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing.
  • Ben Mendelsohn - Actor in "Rogue One" and "Bloodline."
  • Ben Hogan - Legendary golfer with 9 major championships.

Brothers for Ben

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Sisters for Ben

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Name Variants

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