What does the name Benjamin mean?

The name Benjamin means "Son of the right hand".

What is the origin of the name Benjamin?

Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 9,814 babies were named Benjamin in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Benjamin is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 9,814 →

All-Time Total: 803,086

Peak Year: 1989

Benjamin is of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." It is derived from the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin).

Boy names closely related to Benjamin

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Girl names closely related to Benjamin

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Names with similar meaning to Benjamin

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