More info about the name "Benjamin"
Benjamin is of Hebrew origin and means 'right hand's son', but was taken as an English surname after the crusades when it became fashionable to carry Biblical or Jewish names.
Benjamin
- Origin/Usage
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- BEN-jə-min
- Meaning
- Right hand's son
Popularity of the Name Benjamin
Also Spelled Like...
Ben, Benjiman, Benjamen
Famous Benjamins
Benjamin Harrison - former US President
Benjamin Bratt - actor
Benjamin Becker - tennis player
Benjamin Coblyn - football player
