The nameBen
Ben is a short boy's name, a pet form of Benjamin or Benedict. It has been rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Ben comes from Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, "son of the right hand". In Hebrew and Arabic, ben means "son of".
Origin
Hebrew, through English.
History
Found in France since the 1920s, Ben grew in the 2010s.
Famous people named Ben
- Ben Affleck, American actor
Popularity of the name Ben
Ben in France
Ben was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,055 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Ben. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Ben in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 113 births a year.
Variants and related names
Ben in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ben mean?
Ben comes from Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, "son of the right hand". In Hebrew and Arabic, ben means "son of".
What is the origin of the name Ben?
Hebrew, through English.
Is Ben a girl's or a boy's name?
Ben is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Ben?
Variants and related names of Ben include Benjamin and Benoît.
Who are famous people named Ben?
Ben Affleck, American actor.