US Popularity:3289
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.
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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 #3289 in U.S. births
Boy:Benji is currently #1611 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1611
in 2023
- 198
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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