Baby Name Profile
Benjamin
Benjamin: A classic favorite, now a rising star in our community.
#30 all-timeHebrew originMostly a boy's name (100%)biblical
What does Benjamin mean?
“son of the right hand”
Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin.
Benjamin year by year
2026*
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outside top 250
2025
#21
2024
#46
2023
#37
2022
#26
2021
#18
2020
#22
2019
#16
*2026 is a partial year. Snapshot 2026-07-03.
Other spellings of Benjamin
BenBenjamenBenjamimBenjiBennyBenyamin
Famous people named Benjamin
- Benjamin Franklinfounding father, scientist, inventor, diplomat
- Benjamin Disraeliprime minister of the united kingdom
- Benjamin Netanyahuprime minister of israel
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