Benz

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Pronounced BENZ /ˈbɛnz/High

Meaning: A short form of Benjamin ('son of the right hand', Hebrew) or Benedict ('blessed', Latin); also a German surname (as in Mercedes-Benz); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Benjamin/Benedict; also a surname: Benz. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew, Germanic

MeaningA short form of Benjamin ('son of the right hand', Hebrew) or Benedict ('blessed', Latin); also a German surname (as in Mercedes-Benz); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7288 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 121

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

Benz is a short form of Benjamin ('son of the right hand', Hebrew) or Benedict ('blessed', Latin); it is also a German surname (best known from Mercedes-Benz; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'BENZ').

In the U.S. it appears as a short modern name. Rare, son-of-the-right-hand-or-blessed at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Benz is a short form of Benjamin ('son of the right hand', Hebrew) or Benedict ('blessed', Latin) — and a German surname (Mercedes-Benz) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BENZ').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Benz — routes layered

Variations

BenBennBence

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benz mean?

Benz is a short form of Benjamin ('son of the right hand') or Benedict ('blessed'); also a German surname; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Benz?

It's said BENZ /ˈbɛnz/ — one syllable.

Is Benz a boy or girl name?

Benz is a boy's name.

How popular is Benz?

Benz is a rare name in the U.S.