Gender: Male
Origin: English, Hebrew
Meaning: Son of the right hand or son of the south
Pronunciation: ben-ee, /ˈbɛni/, B EH N IY
Popularity Rank: #1,894
Derived from the name Benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south". It is often used as a diminutive of Benjamin.
The name Benny is of English, Hebrew origin and means Son of the right hand or son of the south, Born of the Right Hand, Form of Benjamin, Son, Blessed, Abbreviation of benjamin and benedict. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Benny is commonly found in United States of America, Italy, South Africa, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ben-ee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈbɛni/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B EH N IY
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Benny is recorded 34,888 times globally, ranking it as the 1,894th most common name worldwide.
Benny is most prevalent in United States of America, with 5,155 occurrences, making it the 898th most popular name in the country.
In Belgium, the name Benny is found among 1 in every 139 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #898 | 1 : 351 |
| Italy | #756 | 1 : 296 |
| South Africa | #791 | 1 : 861 |
| Germany | #391 | 1 : 152 |
| Hong Kong | #173 | 1 : 182 |
| Belgium | #283 | 1 : 139 |
| Malaysia | #904 | 1 : 1,348 |
| Israel | #537 | 1 : 238 |
| Mexico | #1,178 | 1 : 728 |
| United Kingdom | #1,202 | 1 : 581 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Benny from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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