Is Benn a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Benn is commonly used as a Boy name.

Benn Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBEN / bɛn

Hebrew; English; Irish

Meaning

Hebrew: son of the right hand; English: blessed; Irish: fair-haired

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Benn has roots in multiple cultures, primarily Hebrew and English. In Hebrew, it is often associated with blessings and familial ties. In English-speaking countries, it has been used as a diminutive of names like Benjamin. The name has also appeared in Irish contexts, where it may refer to physical traits.

Trend Summary

The name Benn has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent decades.

Variants

Ben
Benny

International Variants

Benoît (French)
Benedikt (German)
Benedetto (Italian)

Famous people named Benn

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Fictional characters named Benn

Benn is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.

Benn is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', serving as a minor NPC.

Sibling Suggestions

Beck Blaine Brock Brady Blair Bodhi

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Benn was first seen in the United States in 1915. Benn has ranked as high as #1104 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Benn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Benn

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1915	6
1916	7
1917	6
1918	7
1923	8
1934	5
1942	8
1945	6
1946	6
1947	6
1948	5
1950	5
1953	7
1954	8
1955	9
1956	6
1957	6
1958	5
1960	7
1963	5
1964	5
1968	8
1970	6
1971	6
1972	8
1974	8
1975	7
1976	5
1977	6
1978	8
1979	9
1980	11
1981	11
1982	6
1984	7
1985	7
1986	10
1987	11
1988	7
1989	7
1990	9
1991	8
1992	6
1993	8
1995	6
1996	8
1997	5
2002	5
2003	5
2004	6
2005	6
2010	6
2011	5
2013	6
2017	6
2018	6