Although it’s not one of my favorites, you can’t deny the power and charm that the name Benjamin possesses. It is strong, handsome, and biblical, and it has a nice meaning. It also ages like fine wine and offers the lovable nicknames "Ben" and "Benji".
I personally don't see how this name is either tired or overused. And any teasing you may get from this name is from people who are named something boring like David anyway.
Benjamin Früh is a Swiss Paralympic cyclist who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Benjamin "Ben" Hance (b. 2000) is an Australian Paralympic swimmer who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Benjamin John Fawcett (b. 1990) is an Australian Paralympic rugby player who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Benjamin Michael Watson (b. 1984) is a British Paralympic cyclist who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Benjamin Pritchard (b. 1992) is a British Paralympic rower who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Benjamin Washburne (b. 2001) is an American Paralympic rower who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Benjamin Daviet (b. 1989) is a French Paralympic rower who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Benjamin Lacroix-Desmazes is a French Paralympic volleyball player who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.Benjamin Pillerault is a French Paralympic volleyball player who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
This name has the letter J inside it. That's very uncommon for an English word, let alone a name. The only other names that would come to mind are Elijah and Marjorie.
Benjamin "Ben" Cayetano is an American politician and author who served as the fifth governor of the State of Hawaii from 1994 to 2002. He is the first Filipino American to serve as a state governor in the United States.
Benjamin Fong-Torres (方振豪; Cantonese: Fong Chan Ho) is an American rock journalist best known for his association with Rolling Stone magazine (until 1981) and the San Francisco Chronicle (from around 1982).He was portrayed in the 2000 film Almost Famous by actor Terry Chen. The fictional version of Fong-Torres is the lead character William Miller's editor at Rolling Stone. He is depicted on a mural on the side of a building at Haight and Clayton Streets in San Francisco.
Benjamin strikes a nice balance. You can dress it up by sticking with the full version, or dress it down with the nickname Ben or Benny. Benjamin is a name from antiquity yet still sounds modern enough. It has a wholesome vibe but isn't stuffy either. Really just has good balance overall. Can't find a fault.
While Benjamin is not a favorite name of mine, I do not see it as ugly. Possibly historic, as that would apply it to the elder category, but certainly not ugly.
I love this name so much, it is very attractive and I've always had amazing experiences meeting people named Benjamin. Always good, nice people. Very nice name.
Although this name's alright, it's a bit too popular on Behind the Name because I see it on everyone's name lists while searching for interesting names to add to my name list. Needless to say, it's kind of overrated.
This name is the best ever like honestly, anyone who has this name automatically gains superpowers and it is such a good name that it has over 900 IQs and people will follow anyone with this name because they are just so great. (100% not biased)
Benjamin is actually my first name. I know not everyone likes it and I understand, but I happen to like my name. If you don't like the name, that is fine but please respect that people who have that name may be reading. I am not offended but I don't want others to be offended.
My brother's name is Benjamin (though we just call him Ben) and it suits him. Honestly, it's a little funny: I don't think my parents named their child Benjamin because of Benjamin Franklin, but it's funny because my brother is SUPER into history and I think (though he's never said it out loud) that he likes sharing a name with Ben Franklin.
Benjamin "Ben" Kissel is one of the three hosts/cofounders of the Last Podcast Network. In particular he appears on the main show (The Last Podcast on the Left) alongside cohosts Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski. The podcast is generally popular, with a focus on true crime, cryptozoology, folklore, and strange world news.
I have no qualms with Benjamin. The only peeved thing I have about it is if your name is Benjamin people automatically think you go by Ben. Much like Alexander/Alexandra where people think you go by Alex. I kind of like it, the name really doesn't need a nickname. It's great the way it is.
My name is Benjamin, I used to dislike this name when I was younger, as many others have stated we get called Benjamin Franklin in school. But, now that I’m older I actually enjoy my name and take that as a compliment. Benjamin Franklin is the only person on USA Currency that is not a president of United States of America, and it’s the 100 dollar bill. The name feels formal and eloquent and aristocratic.
My name is Benjamin and I don’t like the name. In school everyone calls me "Benjamin Franklin" or "Ben Dover" (Bend over). It gets very annoying when my name comes up in a conversation because 80% of the time someone will tease me for it.
I DO like this name, the only problem is that it reminds me of Benjamin Franklin all the time. And, as the other commenters pointed out, this name is a little boring and common.
Ew, hate it, despise! I do NOT recommend naming your son Benjamin! I have never met a Benjamin without him being RUDE and ANNOYING, and SUUUUUUPER BOYISH! Name your son Jonah instead, that's much, much, much, much, much, much, much, MUCH, better! 0/10.
My name is Benjamin but everyone calls me Ben. All the people in the comments say the name is too common and they hate it. I never met someone named Benjamin before besides me, well I know a few Bens. And I have only had one person call me Benjamin Franklin once, it was just a joke. I don't think Benjamin Franklin ruined the name he's the only famous person with the name.
My real name is Benjamin and at first I hated it! I felt like I was too common and it was annoying how everyone always asked me, "Is it Ben or Benjamin?" T_TRecently I have been going by my middle name Lovell, but I am starting to miss my first name. People tell me it is very beautiful and a sweet boy name and I wish I could name one of my kids by that name!I recently entered high school and my name was really common so that's why I went by Lovell. It is a great name and reminds me of handsomeness, kindness, hopeful, tender, and strong.
I like this name very much, it is my name, but I like being called Ben though. This is very popular and classy. I am 12 right now and I think that I could use this name when I am a adult too.
My son Benjamin is a young teen born later in the first decade of the 2000’s and I love this name on him. He’s tall, intelligent, and a strong yet kind person. I hadn’t considered the nickname "Benji" until I found it so cool to the ear in the recent Mission Impossible films, with Benji being a big part of Ethan Hunt’s IMF team!
It's okay but there are better Old Testament names, and also not keen on Ben on its own and people can't be bothered to say Benjamin. One thing I will say is that it sounds quite exotic.
I named my son Benjamin. I have never met a Benjamin who wasn't a happy, friendly, awesome person. And my little boy encompasses all the possible nicknames at various times of the day... Ben when he's serious; Benji when he's bouncing around being funny; Benny when he falls down and needs a cuddle; Benjamin when he's lovey and giving hugs and kisses.
Awful harsh not handsome. Yes the name is Hebrew in origin but Benjamin Franklin ruined this name TOTALLY. It's an old man name. I can't picture a young person with this name.
My name is Benjamin and I think it’s a nice classy name, there doesn’t seem to be anything stereotypical about it and you will probably never hear anything publicly bad about it. However I’ve been called many nicknames like "Benjamin Franklin" in school but it’s all for joking matter and it's never used to be offensive. People will have their opinions both good and bad. The nickname Ben is most preferred. It tends to be one of those names that you can come up with endless silly or cute nicknames about.
I really like the name Benjamin and all, but you meet a Benjamin once a month. The name is so popular that the name is like average and a little boring because so many other people have it.
Despite its popularity I am really not a fan of this name, to be honest. It sounds wet, weak and a bit pompous in my opinion. I have met working class and humble James', William's etc although all the Benjamin's I have known have been stuck up middle class prats. The name also doesn't look appealing to me.
This is my name and I cannot stand it! I’m only 17 and it’s hideous. From a very young age I hated my name. There are ZERO good nicknames. It’s either Ben, Benny or Jam. And it’s ridiculously popular. "You’re like Benjamin Franklin" is the only thing in my head considering I hear it sixty times a day. It’s also WAYYYY too biblical although I am very religious. Also it’s so unattractive and all the real "guys" are called Mackenzie or Kyle or Jake...something so cool. I am really considering a name change, someone give me ideas. PLEASE. You will make my life as happy as it should have been.
Sorry, I’m in the minority. It’s handsome but it’s easy to lose interest in it. It’s very common and biblical but I dislike the sound to it. And the nicknames Ben and Benny are awful.Most of the Benjamins I met were nice.
The name Benjamin, is an elegant boy’s name that is a timeless gem that shall age gracefully as the years beckon onward from infancy all the way up to the elderly stage of life. A wonderful name. :)
I like this name a lot. It really has a certain charm and magnetism that I find highly complimentary. The impression that I have is of someone friendly and good-natured who has certain qualities that are greatly desired.
Benjamin is an attractive and strong name, which feels traditional, yet stylish, and has the advantage of the lovely nickname Ben. Its only caveat is its popularity.
I dislike that form of the name because I have a Benjamin ficus in my living room (my family and I think of it just as 'Benjamin').I love the forms Binyamin or Beniamino though.
In 2018, 21 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Benjamin who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 77th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
When I was about to baptize my sister my father gave me this name. People love me by this name. Everyday I asked God to favour me by my name, let my name which says Benjamin speak for me.
Our son's name is Benjamin and we chose it because we both liked it and his middle name was going to be Shasta (my wife's Dad's name) and it was one of the few names that sounded decent with that!
Benjamin, a good person, who was the youngest brother of Joseph. I have a "kind" grandson named Benjamin, and many people have told him that from older people than him and his peers. His Bar Mitzvah was in November of 2015. He is very proud of his religion.
Benjamin Levi "Benji" Madden is an American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. He is the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the band Good Charlotte, as well as pop rock collaboration The Madden Brothers. He formed both of these acts with his identical twin brother, Joel Madden. Benji is currently a coach on The Voice Australia.
Benjamin Flores Jr., also known as Lil' P-Nut, is an American child actor and rap artist. In music, he is known for his rap, "You Might Be the One". In acting, Flores starred as Louie Preston on the Nickelodeon television series The Haunted Hathaways, and since 2015 he has played Triple G on the Nickelodeon series Game Shakers. He also had a voice role in the animated feature film in Happy Feet Two, playing Atticus the rapping penguin.
Benjamin Castaldi is a French television personality of Italian origin and Polish-Jewish descent through his maternal grandmother and the former host of Secret Story, the spinoff of Loft Story which are the French adaptations of Big Brother. He currently hosts Nouvelle Star, the French adaptation of Pop idol.
Benjamin Millepied is a French dancer and choreographer, who has lived and worked in the United States after joining the New York City Ballet in 1995, where he became a soloist in 1998 and a principal in 2002. He also quickly started creating choreography for the company, and also choreographed pieces for other major companies. He retired from NYCB in 2011.
It is a nice name, but the meaning is a bit snobby. If you have other children, and a "favored son" that might lead to confusion. Still, the popularity of this name makes it stale and bland.
I ADORE this name! This is number one on my boys list. I will definitely name my future son Benjamin! ^^ You have to admit, using the nickname "Benji" when they're little is just adorable!
My husband is Benjamin "Ben". I love the name on its own and with the nickname, I don't think I've ever met a Benjamin who wasn't extremely sweet and friendly. It's also my son Arthur's middle name, after his father. It's been a favorite of mine for ages, I had actually planned on using it as a first name until I met my husband.
Love this name! Classic and timeless. I have a cousin with the name Benjamin and he is the sweetest, brightest little boy. I would definitely name my son Benjamin.
Beautiful name, but I don't like it, because of the politics of Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield... in my opinion William Ewart Gladstone is better, and not only as a name.
My boyfriend has this name, but spelled Benjamen with an 'e'. Although I did once date a boy spelled the regular way. What can I say? I'm all about the benjamins (so of course I like this name...)
Benjamin Tallmadge was an American soldier in the Revolution who ran the famous Culper Spy Ring in New York for George Washington. Also a friend of hanged spy Nathan Hale.
I have a character called Benjamin and I pronounce it in the French and English ways. It depends on who's interacting with him I guess. It's a very kind and sophisticated name to me~
Benjamin Button was the main character both of the new movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and the short-story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The character in the movie was very kind, caring, and insightful. This has always been one of my favorite boy's name.
Ben Barnes, a British actor who recently starred in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' (as Prince Caspian), is actually named Benjamin. He was born on August 20, 1981.
Well, you can't really go wrong with this name. This is one of those safe classic names like Andrew and Jacob that are likely to work on any regular guy and that shouldn't lead to bullying or discrimination, and the name sounds good for kids and adults alike. I also like the sound of the full name more than Ben alone, but Ben is the only decent nickname. Benji sounds like a name for a little kid or a dog, and only annoying and immature frat boys and members of crappy bands that only want to make money would go by Benji.
Believe it or not, but this name is starting to grow on me. I don't just picture losers or preps with the name anymore, and the associations have recently improved drastically. I can even stomach the nickname Ben now. I still don't like it enough to use it, but perhaps for one of my characters!
A famous bearer was Benjamin Banneker (November 9, 1731–October 9, 1806), a free African American mathematician, astronomer, clockmaker, and publisher.
Benjamin is a very nice name with a lot of history. I love the nickname Ben. I can see this name on a jock, a nerd, an actor, a dentist, a doctor, pretty much anything. I hope this name doesn't become too popular.
'On My First Son', by Ben Johnson, laments the death of the poet's young son, also Benjamin. The opening line is a reference to the meaning behind the boy's name: "Farewell, thou child of my right hand, and joy".
My nephew's name is Benjamin. When he was around 8 years old, his father and he were listening to some Bob Marley tunes when "Jammin'" came on. Ben listened intently to the song and then, with a big smile exclaimed, "This song is about ME!" My brother was puzzled but amused. "What do you mean, Ben?" Ben answered, "The guy is singing my name! Been jammin'!" Cool! So Ben will be "Ben Jammin'" forever more!
Uck. I just plain don't like this name, everyone with the name I've known are either preps or complete losers. It sounds like a name I would like but the few people I've known that have it, aren't exactly my best friends.
This is a good and wholesome name that's for sure. But it is increasingly common which puts a damper on this gentle name. I've heard this name be used in countless movies, numbers of songs, plenty of people I have passed, and not to mention its famous start in the bible. The meaning, "Son of my right hand" is beautiful and seems like a a symbol of pride one has of their son. Benji is a cute nickname but most people cross compare a dog to this name. Which again is a bad trait for this name. Ben is not bad for a nickname but it's very plain in my opinion. Overall, Benjamin is a name one should consider. But I would only use this name if I had some sort of heart felt binding with it.
Benjamin is the name of Good Charlotte's lead guitarist and back up vocals. I think that it is a beautiful name. When used in the Benjamin form it is kind and sweet. But the nickname Benji it is strong and demanding.
In Denmark the youngest person in a group is called the benjamin. I love this name and I would have loved to give it to my son, but unfortunately Benjamin is so popular in Denmark right now, that it is simply overused and way to common.
In American slang, benjamins are one hundred dollar bills. They're called that because Benjamin Franklin's face is on them. This usage of the name Benjamin was coined by Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, who used it in several songs, including "It's All About the Benjamins."
In the Bible, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The name either means "The Chosen One," or "The Favorite Son". (Most likely The Chosen One).
From the Hebrew name Binyamin. It is composed of two words "Bin" which means "Son" and "Yamin" which "right hand side". In Hebrew right hand side symbolizes strength. Therefore the true meaning is "son of strength". The meaning "son of south" isn’t correct. There is no reference in Hebrew for "yamin" to mean south.
To correct a comment above - Benjamin is a Hebrew name from "Ben Yamin" (son of right (strength)) and is in no way a derivative of the Arabic "ibn amin". Arabic is a related language to Hebrew, so it's not surprising that the Arabic name is somewhat similar to the original Hebrew. But Benjamin was a Hebrew/Jewish name no less than 1,700 years before Mohammed and the advent of Islam. It made it into the Christian world long before Arabs adopted their own version of the name.