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Benjamin

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Meaning

"Son of the Right Hand"

A Hebrew biblical name interpreted as son of the right hand, associated with Jacob’s youngest son and enduring in many cultures.

Biblical

Popularity History of Benjamin

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#11Top 50

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Benjamin was nationally ranked in 2024.

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Benjamin Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Benjamin

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Famous Benjamins

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    Benjamin Franklin
    American Founding Father, inventor and statesman
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    Benjamin Britten
    English composer and conductor

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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