Ben
ben
Origin:Hebrew
Popularity:1526
Meaning:son
Ben as a boy's name is pronounced ben. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Ben is "son". Many Hebrew names combine Ben with another name, for example Ben-Baruch, meaning "son of the blessed".
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- Ben EnwonwuArtist
- Ben JonsonPlaywright, Poet
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Source: Social Security Administration
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