Boy name guide
Benjamin name meaning, origin and style
Benjamin is a Hebrew name commonly associated with son of the right hand.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- son of the right hand
- Say it
- BEN-juh-min
Choosing Benjamin
A versatile classic with Ben, Benny and the full form all usable.
Popularity note
Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.