Ben
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Ben
Ben derives from the Hebrew word "ben," meaning "son of," and is used as both a standalone given name and a patronymic prefix in Semitic languages.
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Etymology
Ben derives from the Hebrew word "ben," meaning "son of," and is used as both a standalone given name and a patronymic prefix in Semitic languages. The name is widely used in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures, with historical prominence in biblical and rabbinic traditions, and has become common as an English given name across various Western cultures.
Ben currently ranks #843 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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