Benjamin

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    Origin:
  • Hebrew: Son of the right hand
Description:
In the Bible, Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob and one of the founders of the twelve tribes of Isreal. It is still considered a timeless name and has regained popularity in the past decade. It's also slang for a $100 bill (holla!) If the name feels too formal for you, Ben is Benjamin's more fun, unbuttoned little cousin.
Popularity:
How popular is Benjamin? Here's how many babies were named Benjamin over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Veniamin
International Variations:
Binyamin
Nicknames:
Ben   •   Benji   •   Benny
Famous Namesakes:
Statesman and inventor Benjamin Franklin, English composer Benjamin Britten, Actor Benjamin Bratt
Celebrity Babies:
Son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, Son of Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady, Son of Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, Son of Lisa Marie Presley, Son of Harrison Ford, Son of Carly Simon and James Taylor
Syllables:
3
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