Benn

Pronunciation: [ b-EHN ]

Benn is a boy baby name. Ranked #20,198 in the US.

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Boy Name #20,198 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Benn is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHN.

Parents who love the name Benn often also consider Arla, Eldren, Pilar .

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Historical Record

Benn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 312 babies have been named Benn in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Benn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,198 for boy names in the US .

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#20,198
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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#20,198
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Benjamin #11 Bennett #60 Bentley #201 Benson #436 Benicio #754 Ben #802 Benny #892 Benedict #915

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"pillar, column"

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Corbit Boy

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Flemon Boy

Greek phileo origin

"loving, affectionate (if from Philemon)"

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Finnish origin

"life, grain"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benn

Is Benn a boy or girl name?
Benn is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Benn?
Benn is pronounced b-EHN.
How popular is the name Benn?
Benn is currently ranked #20198 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Benn a common or rare name?
Benn is an uncommon name, ranked #20198 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Benn?
Benn pairs well with Arla, Eldren, Pilar, Corbit in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Benn?
Related spellings include Benjamin, Bennett, Bentley, Benson.

About the Name Benn

Benn is a boy name .

Benn is currently ranked #20,198 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Benn include Benjamin, Bennett, Bentley, Benson, Benicio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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