Benjamin

Name Meaning

In the Bible, Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob and one of the founders of the twelve tribes of Isreal. It is still considered a timeless name and has regained popularity in the past decade. It’s also slang for a $100 bill (holla!) If the name feels too formal for you, Ben is Benjamin’s more fun, unbuttoned little cousin.

Origin

English, Hebrew, Scottish, Spanish, Mexican

Theme

Biblical, Exotic, Surname, Popular, Middle

Syllables

3

Nicknames

Benji, Ben

Famous Namesakes

Statesman and inventor Benjamin Franklin, English composer Benjamin Britten, Actor Benjamin Bratt

Celebrity Babies

Son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, Son of Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady, Son of Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, Son of Lisa Marie Presley, Son of Harrison Ford, Son of Carly Simon and James Taylor

Popularity in 2019

#1

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