Belen

Meaning of Belen

Belen is the Spanish form of Bethlehem, which means "house of bread" in Hebrew.

Belen has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Belen

Belen has cooled off, slipping to #785 in 2025, down from a peak of #670 in 2024.

Notable people named Belen

• Belén Rueda
  Spanish actress and TV presenter
• Belén Esteban
  Spanish television personality
• Belén López
  Spanish flamenco dancer
• Belén Rodríguez
  Argentine-Italian showgirl
• Belén Garijo
  CEO of Healthcare, Merck KGaA

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Questions about the name Belen

What does the name Belen mean?

Belen means belen is the spanish form of bethlehem, which means "house of bread" in hebrew, and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Belen a boy's or a girl's name?

Belen is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Belen?

In 2025, Belen ranked #785 for girls, down from #670 the year before.

When was Belen most popular?

Belen peaked at #670 in 2024.