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Bentzy

Quick answerBentzy is a Yiddish diminutive of the Hebrew name Ben Zion, meaning "son of Zion," with Zion referring to Jerusalem or the Land of Israel.

Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#9,836
TrendStable
Peak year2025
Syllables2
OriginHebrew
LanguageYiddish
CultureAshkenazi Jewish
ReligionJudaism
Letters6
Numerology11 Chaldean 6
Global rank#9,836

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Bentzy

Bentzy is a Yiddish diminutive of the Hebrew name Ben Zion, meaning "son of Zion," with Zion referring to Jerusalem or the Land of Israel.

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Etymology

Bentzy is a Yiddish diminutive of the Hebrew name Ben Zion, meaning "son of Zion," with Zion referring to Jerusalem or the Land of Israel. It is primarily used within Ashkenazi Jewish communities, particularly among Orthodox and Hasidic groups, and gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, often honoring the religious and national significance of Zion.

Bentzy currently ranks #9,836 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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