Ben
Ben is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning Short form of Benjamin, "son of the right hand.
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- StyleModern
- Syllables1
- US rank#711
What does Ben mean?
Short form of Benjamin, "son of the right hand
How popular is Ben?
Popularity in the United States
Ben has been given to 84,203 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. It has held a steady level of use since.
About 1 in 5,375 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.
Popularity in France
Ben has been given to 3,068 babies in France since 1924, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.
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What does the name Ben mean?
Ben means Short form of Benjamin, "son of the right hand. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Ben a boy's or a girl's name?
Ben is most often given to boys.
How popular is the name Ben?
Ben has been given to 84,203 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. It has held a steady level of use since.