Benjy

♂ Boy

Pronounced BEN-jee /ˈbɛn.dʒi/High

Meaning: A pet form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand; son of the south.' Warm and friendly.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly short form: Benjy shortens Benjamin, 'son of the right hand' (said 'BEN-jee'). Warm and cheery.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA pet form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand; son of the south.' Warm and friendly.

U.S. rank (2021)#12382 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1974

Total births (all-time)≈ 354

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Benjy is a pet form of Benjamin ('son of the right hand,' Hebrew). Warm and friendly, it stands on its own as a given name — rare in the U.S. (said 'BEN-jee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a full given name. Rare, warm, and cheery.

Did you know? Benjy is a cheerful short form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand' — a warm, familiar nickname-name (said 'BEN-jee').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Benjy — short form of Benjamin; Hebrew 'son of the right hand'

Variations

BenjiBenjieBenjamin

Nicknames

BenBenj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benjy mean?

Benjy is a short form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand.'

How do you pronounce Benjy?

It's said BEN-jee /ˈbɛn.dʒi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Benjy a boy or girl name?

Benjy is a boy's name.

How popular is Benjy?

Benjy is a rare name in the U.S.