Names That Mean Right

Benjamin is a biblical name that has enjoyed widespread favor for decades, ranking in the US Top 50 for almost half a century and the Top 10 from 2015 until 2023.

Yes, there are baby girls named Benjamin — typically between 10-20 recorded in a given year. These numbers are likely inflated due to data entry error, but you still could encounter a female Benjamin out there.

Jamin is unsurprisingly related to Benjamin, although it did not develop as a diminutive of the name. In the Old Testament, Jamin is a son of Simeon and a grandson of Jacob.

The form of Faruq most common in Turkey. Ömer Faruk is a popular double-barreled first name for Turkish boys.

Benuel is an Amish name that has only ever appeared on the Pennsylvania charts.

The kind of feminized male name that never caught on.

This gender-neutral Arabic name was a fast riser for girls in 2022, possibly in part thanks to a beauty blogger and influencer of the same name. The name can also be spelled Hoda or Houda.

This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Biniyam.

This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Binyam.

Benjamin for purists. See BENJAMIN.

A common first and surname among Muslims.

This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. With various "Ben" names in style, from Bennett to Bentley, Benyam feels fresh but approachable. The name is also commonly spelled Binyam or Biniyam, but the Benyam more easily leads to the friendly nickname Ben.

Şehzade Ömer Faruk was a prince and son of the last Caliph of the Ottoman Empire, Abdulmejid II.

A stunning and unique West African name for a daughter.

The Turkish translation of the classic Hebrew name Benjamin.