Benjamin Meaning
Son of the right hand — favored child
Benjamin at a Glance
What Does the Name Benjamin Mean?
Benjamin comes from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning son of the right hand or son of the south. Biblical Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel — the favored child. US founding father Benjamin Franklin and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu kept the name in modern political consciousness. Warm, scholarly, and gentle. Continuously top 10 in the US for the past 15 years.
Benjamin Personality & Numerology
People with the name Benjamin carry the vibration of numerology number 5 — The Free Spirit. This means adventurous, curious, magnetic. The energy of Benjamin tends to be felt by everyone who interacts with them, often shaping the room without anyone noticing.
Numerology is calculated by converting each letter of Benjamin into a number (using the Pythagorean system), then reducing to a single digit (or master number 11, 22, 33). For Benjamin, the result is 5.
Best Zodiac Matches for Benjamin
Famous People Named Benjamin
Variations, Nicknames & Pairings
Variations
Benyamin, Beniamino, Bennie
Nicknames
Ben, Benny, Benji, Benji
Middle Name Ideas
James, Alexander, Henry, David, Thomas
Benjamin — Common Questions
What does the name Benjamin mean?
Son of the right hand — favored child
Where does the name Benjamin come from?
The name Benjamin has Hebrew origins, with peak popularity around 2010-2020.
What is the numerology of the name Benjamin?
Using the Pythagorean numerology system, Benjamin reduces to 5 — The Free Spirit. People with this name vibration are often adventurous, curious, magnetic.
Which zodiac signs match the name Benjamin?
The name Benjamin resonates strongly with Capricorn, Leo, Pisces. These signs share complementary energy with the name\'s numerological vibration.
What are similar names to Benjamin?
Common variations include Benyamin, Beniamino, Bennie.
Is Benjamin a popular name?
Benjamin currently ranks at #11 in baby name popularity, with its peak popularity around 2010-2020.
Names Like Benjamin
Other names sharing the same origin, numerology vibration, or first letter.
