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Benjamyn

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: Benjamyn is a modern respelling of Benjamin, from the Hebrew for 'son of the right hand' (also read as 'son of the south'). The classic meaning is well documented; the -myn spelling is a contemporary twist.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spin on a classic: Benjamyn respells Benjamin, 'son of the right hand' (said 'BEN-juh-min'). Rooted and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningBenjamyn is a modern respelling of Benjamin, from the Hebrew for 'son of the right hand' (also read as 'son of the south'). The classic meaning is well documented; the -myn spelling is a contemporary twist.
U.S. rank (2024)#12534 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919782024

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

Benjamyn is a contemporary respelling of Benjamin, from the Hebrew for 'son of the right hand'. The meaning is well documented, while the -myn spelling is a modern touch. A rooted, warm pick (said 'BEN-juh-min').

As spelled here it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, respelled, and warm.

Did you know? Benjamyn is a modern respelling of Benjamin — the beloved Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' — keeping the classic sound with a distinctive -myn ending (said 'BEN-juh-min').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Benjamyn — Respelling of Benjamin; Hebrew 'son of the right hand'

Variations

BenjaminBenjamenBenyamin

Nicknames

BenBenji

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benjamyn mean?

Benjamyn is a respelling of Benjamin, from the Hebrew for 'son of the right hand'.

How do you pronounce Benjamyn?

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

Is Benjamyn a boy or girl name?

Benjamyn is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Benjamyn?

Benjamyn is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S., against far heavier use of Benjamin.

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