Baby Name: Benjamin

Hebrew

Son of the right hand

In the Old Testament, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, who died during childbirth. During the Middle Ages, the name was given to sons whose mothers had died giving birth. In the U.S., known for 18th century statesman and inventor, Benjamin Franklin, who signed the Declaration of Independence. A chart topper in Chile. Listed among the top 20 names in Australia, British Columbia, England, New Zealand, and Wales.

Benjiman  Benjamon  Benjimon  Benjimin  Benjamen  Benjaman 

Benjy  Benny  Ben 

Benny Goodman (band leader)  Benjamin McKenzie (actor)  Benjamin Bratt (actor)  Benjamin Harrison (U.S. president)