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Benjamin

BEN-juh-min /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/

"Son of the right hand" — a name of the favored child, creative genius, and founding greatness

Benjamin comes from the Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' — the right hand symbolizing strength, favor, and privilege. In Genesis, Benjamin was the beloved youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, the object of his brothers' fierce protection. Benjamin Franklin, one of history's greatest polymaths, gave the name American greatness. Benjamin Button reversed time. The name has a warmth and intellectual depth that makes it equally beloved across the centuries.

Quick Facts

Letters8

SyllablesBen-ja-min

GenderBoy

OriginHebrew

Root WordBinyamin

MeaningSon of the right hand; son of the south

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year2015

Trend ↑ Rising

Name DayMarch 31

Nicknames BenBennyBenjiBenj

About the Name Benjamin

Benjamin means 'son of the right hand' in Hebrew — the right hand symbolizing strength, favor, and the position of honor.

Yes — Benjamin is the beloved youngest son of Jacob and Rachel in Genesis, and forefather of one of Israel's twelve tribes.

Ben and Benji are the most popular — Ben is clean and classic; Benji is warm and affectionate.

Benjamin James, Benjamin Alexander, Benjamin Thomas, and Benjamin William are all strong, classic combinations.

Benjamin has been in the US top-10 since around 2015 and continues to rise — one of the great classic names making a sustained comeback.

Personality of Benjamin

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Benjamin

creativity 90%

elegance 82%

independence 85%

intelligence 92%

strength 80%

warmth 88%

Famous People Named Benjamin

Benjamin Franklin

American Founding Father, inventor, diplomat, publisher, and polymath of extraordinary breadth

Benjamin (Genesis)

Beloved youngest son of Jacob, protected by his brothers, forefather of one of Israel's twelve tribes

Ben Affleck

American actor and filmmaker, Oscar winner for Good Will Hunting

Middle Names for Benjamin

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Benjamin

Benjamin James Benjamin Alexander Benjamin Thomas Benjamin William Benjamin Joseph Benjamin Henry Benjamin Michael Benjamin David Benjamin Andrew Benjamin Patrick

Names Similar to Benjamin

Similar Sound

Bennett

Similar Meaning

Asher Tobias Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

Samuel Elijah Abigail Hannah

History of Benjamin

c. 1700 BCE

Benjamin born as Jacob's beloved youngest son; his story involves intrigue, protection, and family reunion

1706

Benjamin Franklin born in Boston; his extraordinary life will give the name its American identity

1776

Franklin helps draft the Declaration of Independence; Benjamin becomes the name of a Founding Father

2008

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button brings the name fresh cinematic presence

2015

Benjamin enters the US top-10 for boys, peak of a long steady rise

Numerology & Symbolism of Benjamin

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Gemini

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Turquoise

💎

Lucky Stone

Aquamarine

🌸

Lucky Flower

Blue Bellflower

Benjamin Around the World

How Benjamin is written in different languages and scripts

بنيامين

Arabic

ベンジャミン

Japanese

Беньямин

Russian

벤자민

Korean

本杰明

Chinese

Βενιαμίν

Greek

बेंजामिन

Hindi

בִּנְיָמִין

Hebrew

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