Benjamin
son of the right hand (Hebrew)
Benjamin is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #85 (96,660 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
son of the right hand (Hebrew)
Benjamin is a classic Biblical name borne by the youngest son of Jacob in the Old Testament. In the Philippines, it has long been a staple male name across generations, bolstered by both Catholic heritage and American-era naming conventions.
Derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'. It entered Philippine naming traditions through Spanish colonial Christianization and was reinforced under American influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very widely used across the country. Common Filipino nicknames include Ben, Benjie, Benj, and sometimes Bemboy or Jam.
Related forms
- Benjamín Spanish
- Binyamin Hebrew
- Benjamin French
- Beniamino Italian
Benjamin with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Benjamin
How do I use Benjamin with two Filipino surnames?
Benjamin is the given name. The full name is Benjamin + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Benjamin a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #85 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.