Benjamin Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Benjamin is a popular boy name in 9 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

boy

Main origins

Hebrew

Origins: Hebrew

Common meanings: son of the right hand

Pronunciation samples: ben-hah-MEEN, BEN-jam-in, BEN-juh-min | IPA: ˈbɛndʒ.ə.mɪn, benxaˈmin, bexaŋˈjamin

Variants and aliases: Benjamín, Ben, Benjamin

Regional Usage Summary

Benjamin appears most often in South America, North America, Central America.

What does Benjamin mean?
Benjamin is commonly associated with meanings such as son of the right hand and appears in 9 countries.
Is Benjamin a boy or girl name?
In this dataset, Benjamin appears mainly as boy.
Where is Benjamin most popular?
Benjamin appears in top lists across 9 countries, including Argentina, Ecuador, Chile. Best observed rank is #1.