Benjamin

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Today, Benjamin is one of the most common baby names (popularity 98/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

The name Benjamin originates from the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin), meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' In the Old Testament, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name has been used in Jewish, Christian, and later secular contexts, maintaining steady popularity through centuries. Its widespread adoption in Europe began during the Middle Ages, and it remains a classic choice in many English-speaking and European countries.