Benny

Boy's name

Benny is a diminutive form of the name Benjamin, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south."

Meaning Son of the right hand
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 265 Rising
Peak year 1948

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With B

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Benny Goodman - Jazz clarinetist and bandleader
  • Benny Hill - Comedian and actor
  • Benny Andersson - ABBA member and musician
  • Benny Hinn - Televangelist and author
  • Benny Parsons - NASCAR driver and commentator

Brothers for Benny

Boy names closely related to Benny

Mickey Freddy Geovanni Geovanny Joshuah Carlo Neo Jhonny

Sisters for Benny

Girl names closely related to Benny

Kayleen Aimee Jeanette Sayuri Gladys Isa Lua Yvonne

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Benny

Ben Benjamin Bennie

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