Ben

Son

GenderBoyOriginHebrewSay itBENPopularityUncommon
Pronounced BEN

About the name Ben

Ben simply means 'son' in Hebrew and forms the root of countless compound names like Benjamin and Benedict. As a standalone name, it's short, sturdy, and timeless.

Straightforward and warm, someone comfortable with simplicity.

Fun fact

Ben appears at the start of many Hebrew names, such as Benjamin, Benaiah, and Ben-Zion.

Variations

BennBenji

Famous people named Ben

  • Ben Stiller (actor)
  • Ben Affleck (actor)

Sibling name ideas

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