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Benjamine

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How to Pronounce Benjamine

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

Meaning: Benjamine is a variant spelling of Benjamin, from Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' (that is, of favor or strength). The final -e reflects an older or French-influenced styling that some American families kept.Medium

In 30 seconds: Benjamine is a variant spelling of Benjamin — Hebrew for 'son of the right hand', a name of favor and strength (said 'BEN-juh-min').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningBenjamine is a variant spelling of Benjamin, from Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' (that is, of favor or strength). The final -e reflects an older or French-influenced styling that some American families kept.
U.S. rank (2018)#12394 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,807

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191918802018

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

Benjamine is simply Benjamin with a trailing -e, both from Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand'. The spelling shows up in older U.S. records, sometimes reflecting French or clerical styling before Benjamin settled as the standard form.

This spelling saw scattered early use, peaking faintly around 1919 before the plain Benjamin absorbed nearly all the demand. Only a few dozen boys a year ever wore the -e ending.

Did you know? In the biblical account the patriarch Jacob's youngest son was first called Ben-oni, 'son of my sorrow', by his dying mother Rachel, then renamed Binyamin, 'son of the right hand', by his father.
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Benjamine — variant of Benjamin; Hebrew 'son of the right hand'

Variations

BenjaminBenjamanBenjiman

Nicknames

BenBennyBenjy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benjamine mean?

Benjamine is a variant spelling of Benjamin, from Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand'.

How do you pronounce Benjamine?

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

Is Benjamine a boy or girl name?

Benjamine is used as a boy's name, a variant of Benjamin.

How popular is Benjamine?

Benjamine has always been rare in the U.S.; the standard Benjamin is far more common.

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