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Binyamin
♂ Boy
Pronounced bin-yuh-MEEN /ˌbɪn.jəˈmiːn/High
Meaning: son of the right handHigh
In 30 seconds: Binyamin is the authentic Hebrew form of Benjamin meaning son of the right hand. The name of the youngest and most beloved of Jacob's twelve sons.
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Origin HighHebrew
Meaningson of the right hand
U.S. rank (2024)#2307 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births61 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,032
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
Binyamin is the original Hebrew form of Benjamin, from ben (son) + yamin (right hand).
Binyamin is used in Jewish communities, especially among Ashkenazi and Israeli Jews who prefer the authentic Hebrew form.
Did you know? Benjamin's mother Rachel named him Benoni (son of my suffering) as she died — but his father Jacob renamed him Binyamin (son of the right hand), transforming grief into dignity.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name: Binyamin — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
BenjaminBinyamen
Nicknames
BibiBenny
Famous Bearers
- ★Binyamin (Benjamin) (biblical)Binyamin (Benjamin) was the youngest of the twelve sons of the patriarch Jacob and progenitor of the Tribe of Benjamin in the Book of Genesis.
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Frequently Asked
What does Binyamin mean?
Binyamin means son of the right hand.
How do you pronounce Binyamin?
Binyamin is pronounced bin-yuh-MEEN (/ˌbɪn.jəˈmiːn/), with 3 syllables.
Is Binyamin a boy's name?
Yes, Binyamin is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Binyamin?
Hebrew meaning firmly established; ben + yamin = son of right hand.