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Benjamen

♂ Boy

Pronounced BEN-juh-min /ˈbɛn.dʒə.mɪn/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand; son of the south' - the youngest son of the patriarch Jacob. Classic and biblical.Medium

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Benjamin: Benjamen means 'son of the right hand' (said 'BEN-juh-min'). Classic and biblical.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA variant spelling of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand; son of the south' - the youngest son of the patriarch Jacob. Classic and biblical.
U.S. rank (2024)#11079 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,680

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199018842024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Benjamen is a variant of Benjamin (Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand'), a beloved biblical name. The -men ending gives a subtle twist on the classic - rare beside the common Benjamin (said 'BEN-juh-min').

It appears only rarely beside the popular Benjamin. Rare, biblical, and classic.

Did you know? Benjamen respells Benjamin, the Hebrew for 'son of the right hand; son of the south' - the youngest son of Jacob - keeping the classic in a slightly different form (said 'BEN-juh-min').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Benjamen — Benjamin variant; Hebrew 'son of the right hand'

Variations

BenjaminBenjamynBenjaman

Nicknames

BenBenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benjamen mean?

Benjamen is a spelling of Benjamin, Hebrew for 'son of the right hand; son of the south.'

How do you pronounce Benjamen?

It's said BEN-juh-min /ˈbɛn.dʒə.mɪn/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Benjamen a boy or girl name?

Benjamen is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Benjamen?

Benjamen is rare beside the common Benjamin.

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