Son of the right hand or blessed
Originally a diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict, Benny 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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Famed jazz clarinetist known as the King of Swing
English comedian and actor
American record producer and songwriter
The talented baseball player nicknamed 'The Jet' · The Sandlot
The 1980s-style blue spaceman minifigure · The LEGO Movie
American kickboxer and martial arts choreographer
