Benjy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Benjy Name at a Glance

Name	Benjy
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 Benjy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Benjy 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.

Benjy Name Origin

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

Is Benjy a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Benjy

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