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Benuel

♂ Boy

Pronounced BEN-yoo-el /ˈbɛn.ju.ɛl/High

Meaning: Amish-favored name kin to Penuel, 'face of God', with Ben-, 'son' — readings layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Plain-community treasure: Benuel — Ben's 'son' meeting Penuel's 'face of God' — rides Lancaster buggies almost exclusively. Heirloom Hebrew.
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Origin MediumHebrew, American
MeaningAmish-favored name kin to Penuel, 'face of God', with Ben-, 'son' — readings layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3671 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 945

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119452025

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

Benuel is an Amish-community name — Ben-, 'son', joined to Penuel-line 'face of God' (readings layered, which we note). Lancaster keeps the ledger.

It registers almost solely in Plain communities. Rare, son-of-God's-face in echo, and heirloom.

Did you know? Benuel barely exists outside Amish settlements — a Pennsylvania Dutch heirloom blending 'son' with Penuel, where Jacob saw God face to face.
Overall data confidence 55%
Amish naming references — Benuel — readings layered

Variations

PenuelBenual

Nicknames

Ben

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If you like Benuel…

Benaiah— a fellow Ben- biblical pick
Amos— the companion Amish staple
Jadiel— shares the -el ending
Gadiel— echoes that soft -el sound
Mikael— shares Benuel's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benuel mean?

Benuel blends Ben-, 'son', with Penuel-line 'face of God'; readings are layered.

How do you pronounce Benuel?

It's said BEN-yoo-el /ˈbɛn.ju.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Benuel a boy or girl name?

Benuel is a boy's name.

How popular is Benuel?

Benuel is a rare name, used chiefly in Amish communities.

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