Benjamin
Benjamin comes from the Hebrew "Binyamin," meaning "son of the right hand" — a phrase that signifies strength and favor, since the right hand was the hand of power in ancient cultures. In the biblical story, Benjamin was the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons, the only one born in the Promised Land, and the brother whose loss nearly broke their father Jacob. The name has been continuously used for over 3,000 years. Benjamin Franklin, born in 1706, gave the name an American founding-father prestige that it has never lost. In the UK, Benjamin Disraeli — the 19th-century prime minister — added a political dimension. The name has been in the US top 50 every year since 1880 and entered the top 10 in 2015. Benjamin's strength is its versatility. The full form sounds formal and substantial. The nickname Ben is friendly and accessible. Benny is warm and playful. Few names offer this range. The sound is also notably smooth: the "B" and "N" are both soft consonants, and the "ja" in the middle gives it a gentle bounce. It is a name that ages well — appropriate for a baby, a CEO, and a grandfather. Benjamin is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "Son of the right hand". Warm, intelligent, and trustworthy. The name sounds like someone you would confide in. Benjamins are often the thoughtful ones in a group. US top 10 since 2015. Never left top 50 since 1880. Well-known people named Benjamin include Benjamin Franklin (founding father), Benjamin Disraeli (UK PM), Benjamin Britten (composer), Benjamin Netanyahu (politician). Common variations and related forms of Benjamin include Binyamin (Hebrew), Benoît (French), Beniamino (Italian), Benjamín (Spanish).