Ben Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ben Name at a Glance

Name	Ben
Meaning	Diminutive of Benedict: blessed. From benedictus meaning blessed. Famous bearers: 6th-century Italian saint Benedict of Nursia founded the Benedictine order of monks and nuns. The Benedictines monastical order.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ben Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ben means “Diminutive of Benedict: blessed. From benedictus meaning blessed. Famous bearers: 6th-century Italian saint Benedict of Nursia founded the Benedictine order of monks and nuns. The Benedictines monastical order”. 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 Latin origin. Browse more Latin 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

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