Benny

Meaning of Benny

Often a short form of Benjamin, meaning "son of the south" or "son of the right hand." It can also be a short form of Benedict, meaning "blessed."

Benny has Hebrew, Latin roots — browse every Hebrew, Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Benny

Benny is climbing again, up to #841 in 2025 from #891 in 2024 after peaking at #835 in 2000.

Notable people named Benny

• Benny Goodman
  Legendary American jazz clarinetist, bandleader
• Benny Hill
  Iconic British comedian, actor, writer
• Benny Andersson
  Swedish musician, ABBA songwriter, composer
• Benny Blanco
  American hit music producer, songwriter
• Benny Carter
  Pioneering American jazz saxophonist, composer

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Questions about the name Benny

What does the name Benny mean?

Benny means often a short form of benjamin, meaning "son of the south" or "son of the right hand." it can also be a short form of benedict, meaning "blessed.", and it comes from Hebrew, Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Benny?

In 2025, Benny ranked #841 for boys, up from #891 the year before.

When was Benny most popular?

Benny peaked at #835 in 2000.