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)