US Popularity:3482
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Benji is a masculine name of Hebrew origin. It is a diminutive of Benjamin, which means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." In the Bible, Benjamin was Jacob's youngest son and one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Whether you're celebrating your faith or reviving an old family name, Benji is a cute choice for your little one. Famous people called Benji include American musician Benji Madden, who is the lead guitarist of Good Charlotte and the husband of actress Cameron Diaz.

How Popular Is The Name Benji?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Benji is currently #2408 on The Bump
Boy:Benji is currently #1356 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Benji is currently #3482 in U.S. births
Boy:Benji is currently #1627 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#1627
in 2024
- 16
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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