Ben Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ben Name at a Glance

Name	Ben
Meaning	Diminutive of Benjamin: Son of my right hand. Many Jewish families named their youngest child Benjamin. Famous bearers: 19th century British statesman Benjamin Disraeli. Dustin Hoffman's character in the 1967 movie 'The Graduate.'.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ben Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ben means “Diminutive of Benjamin: Son of my right hand. Many Jewish families named their youngest child Benjamin. Famous bearers: 19th century British statesman Benjamin Disraeli. Dustin Hoffman's character in the 1967 movie 'The Graduate”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ben Name Origin

Our database records Ben under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ben a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ben is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ben

When considering Ben for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.