Son of the right hand; blessed
Originally a diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict, Bennie has evolved into a standalone name. It carries the Hebrew meaning of 'son of the right hand' or the Latin meaning of 'blessed,' depending on its root.
Less common today
Bennie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #857 in 1990.
Influential American jazz pianist and bandleader
American jazz multireedist known for work with Miles Davis
NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion
U.S. Representative from Mississippi
Character mentioned in the song 'Bennie and the Jets' · Bennie and the Jets (Song)
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
