Benjamin

Meaning of Benjamin

Benjamin means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south."

Benjamin has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Benjamin

Benjamin has held fairly steady, sitting around #11 in 2025 after peaking at #6 in 2016.

Notable people named Benjamin

• Benjamin Franklin
  Founding Father and inventor
• Benjamin Netanyahu
  Israeli Prime Minister
• Ben Affleck
  Actor, director, producer
• Benjamin Bratt
  Actor
• Benjamin Cardozo
  Supreme Court Justice

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Questions about the name Benjamin

What does the name Benjamin mean?

Benjamin means benjamin means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

Benjamin is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Benjamin?

In 2025, Benjamin ranked #11 for boys, unchanged from the year before.

When was Benjamin most popular?

Benjamin peaked at #6 in 2016.