Son of the right hand
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Benjamin. In the Old Testament, Benjamin was the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons, symbolizing a place of honor and favor as the 'son of the right hand'.
Less common today
Benjamen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,066 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American photographer known for his work in San Francisco
