Ben
ben
Popularity
#801
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
85,516
Peak Year
#1,293 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Benjamin, derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south."
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Ben Affleck
American actor and filmmaker
Ben Franklin
Founding Father of the United States
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