US Popularity:2999
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Benji is a boy's 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 boy. Famous people called Benji include American musician Benji Madden, who is the lead guitarist of Good Charlotte and the husband of actress Cameron Diaz.

Benji Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Benji is currently #2106 on The Bump
Boy:Benji is currently #631 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Benji is currently #2999 in U.S. births
Boy:Benji is currently #963 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2999
in 2022
+ 990
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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