Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names
Benjamin,
Benedict
Benedict may refer to:
People Names
*Benedict (given name), including a list of people with the given name
*Benedict (surname), including a list of people with the surname
Religious figures
*Pope Benedict I (died 579), head of the Catholic Chur ...
,
Bennett Bennett may refer to:
People
*Bennett (name), including a list of people with the surname and given name
Places Canada
*Bennett, Alberta
*Bennett, British Columbia
*Bennett Lake, in the British Columbia and Yukon Territory
**Bennett Range
**Bennet ...
or
Benson, and is also a given name in its own right.
Ben
Ben is frequently used as a shortened version of the given names Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett or Benson, and is also a given name in its own right.
Ben (in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew surnames, e.g. Abraham ben Abraham ( ...
(in he, בֶּן, ''son of'') forms part of Hebrew
surnames, e.g.
Abraham ben Abraham Abraham ben Abraham ( he, אברהם בן אברהם, lit. "Avraham the son of Avraham") (c. 1700 – 23 May 1749), also known as Count Valentine (Valentin, Walentyn) Potocki (Pototzki or Pototski), was a purported Polish nobleman (''szlachta'' ...
( he, אברהם בן אברהם).
Bar-, "son of" in
Aramaic
The Aramaic languages, short Aramaic ( syc, ܐܪܡܝܐ, Arāmāyā; oar, 𐤀𐤓𐤌𐤉𐤀; arc, 𐡀𐡓𐡌𐡉𐡀; tmr, אֲרָמִית), are a language family containing many varieties (languages and dialects) that originated i ...
, is also seen, e.g.
Simon bar Kokhba
Simon ben Koseba or Cosiba ( he, שִׁמְעוֹן בַּר כֹסֵבָא, translit= Šīmʾōn bar Ḵōsēḇaʾ ; died 135 CE), commonly known as Bar Kokhba ( he, שִׁמְעוֹן בַּר כּוֹכְבָא, translit=Šīmʾōn bar ...
( he, שמעון בר כוכבא).
Ben meaning "son of" is also found in Arabic as ''Ben'' (dialectal Arabic) or ''bin'' (بن), ''Ibn''/''ebn'' (ابن).
People with the given name
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Ben Adams
Benjamin “Ben” Edward Stephen Adams (born 22 November 1981) is a British singer and songwriter from Ascot, England, best known as a member of the British-Norwegian boy band A1.
Early life
Born in Ascot, Adams attended Westminster Under ...
(born 1981), member of the British boy band A1
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Ben Affleck
Benjamin Géza Affleck (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and a Volpi Cup.
Affleck began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educatio ...
(born 1972), American Academy Award-winning actor and screenwriter
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Ben Ashkenazy
Ben Ashkenazy (born 1968/69) is an American billionaire real estate developer. He is the founder, CEO, and majority owner of Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation, which has a $12 billion property portfolio.
Early life
Ashkenazy was born in Israel, ...
(born 1968/69), American billionaire real estate developer
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Ben Askren
Benjamin Michael Askren (born July 18, 1984) is an American former professional mixed martial artist and amateur wrestler. Askren was the former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion, remaining undefeated for over a decade before competing in ...
(born 1984), American sport wrestler and mixed martial artist
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Ben Banogu
Benjamin Chinomso Banogu (born January 19, 1996) is a Nigerian professional American football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana-Monroe and TCU.
Early years
B ...
(born 1996), American football player
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Ben Barba
Ben Barba (born 13 June 1989) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for St Helens in the Super League. He primarily played as a or .
He was banned by both the NRL and Rugby Football League in February ...
(born 1989), Australian rugby player
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Ben Barnes (disambiguation) Ben Barnes may refer to:
* Ben Barnes (actor) (born 1981), English actor
* Ben Barnes (Texas politician)
Benny Frank Barnes (born April 17, 1938) is an American real estate magnate, politician, and crisis manager, who formerly served as Speake ...
, multiple people
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Ben Bartch
Ben Bartch (born July 22, 1998) is an American football guard for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Saint John's (MN).
Early life and high school
Bartch grew up in McMinnville, Oreg ...
(born 1998), American football player
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Ben Bartlett
Ben Bartlett (born in 1965) is a British composer known for his numerous Film and Television scores including '' Walking with Dinosaurs'', ''Vera'', ''The Tunnel'' and ''Lucky Man''.
Working and living in London, Ben Bartlett was educated th ...
, British composer
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Ben Becker
Ben Becker (born 19 December 1964) is a German film, theatre and voice actor.
Biography
Becker was born in Bremen, the son of actress Monika Hansen and actor Rolf Becker. He is the brother of actress Meret Becker and the stepson of Otto San ...
(born 1964), German actor
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Ben Bernanke
Ben Shalom Bernanke ( ; born December 13, 1953) is an American economist who served as the 14th chairman of the Federal Reserve from 2006 to 2014. After leaving the Fed, he was appointed a distinguished fellow at the Brookings Institution. Dur ...
(born 1953), American chair of the Federal Reserve Bank
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Ben Bishop
Benjamin Manning Bishop III (born November 21, 1986) is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender under contract to the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). Bishop previously played for the St. Louis Blues, Ott ...
(born 1986), American ice hockey player
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Ben Bradlee
Benjamin Crowninshield Bradlee (, 1921 – , 2014) was an American journalist who served as managing editor, then as executive editor of ''The Washington Post'', from 1965 to 1991. He became a public figure when the ''Post'' joined ''The New ...
(1921–2014), American newspaper editor
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Ben Braun
Benjamin Abraham Braun (born November 25, 1953) is an American former men's college basketball coach and college basketball analyst. He served as the head men's basketball coach at Siena Heights University (1977–1985), Eastern Michigan Univers ...
(born 1953), American basketball coach
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Ben Bredeson
Ben Bredeson (born February 20, 1998) is an American football guard for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan. Bredeson attended Arrowhead High School, where he was named the Gatorade ...
(born 1999), American football player
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Ben Browder
Robert Benedict Browder (born December 11, 1962) is an American actor, writer and film director, known for his roles as John Crichton in '' Farscape'' and Cameron Mitchell in '' Stargate SG-1''.
Early life
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Browder ...
(born 1962), American actor
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Ben Burman
Ben Lucien Burman (December 12, 1895 – November 12, 1984) was an American author and journalist born in Covington, Kentucky. He also fought in both World War I and World War II, and graduated from Harvard University. He was married to Alice Cadd ...
(1896–1984), American author
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Ben Burr-Kirven
Ben Burr-Kirven (born September 8, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington.
Early years
Burr-Kirven attended Sacred Heart Preparatory ...
(born 1997), American football player
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Ben Carson
Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. (born September 18, 1951) is an American retired neurosurgeon and politician who served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021. A pioneer in the field of neurosurgery, ...
(born 1951), American surgeon and politician
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Ben Carter (disambiguation) Ben Carter may refer to:
* Benjamin F. Carter (1824–1916), Wisconsin politician
* Ben Carter (actor) (1907/10–1946), American actor and casting agent
* Ben Ammi Ben-Israel (1939–2014), or Ben Carter, American founder and spiritual leader of ...
, multiple people
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Ben Chase
Benjamin Semple Chase III (March 18, 1923 – March 6, 1998) was an American football guard who played one season with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played college football at the United States Naval Academy and attended ...
(1923–1998), American football player
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Ben Chilwell
Benjamin James Chilwell (born 21 December 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Chelsea and the England national team.
Beginning his career at Leicester City, Chilwell had a loan spell with Huddersfie ...
(born 1996), English footballer
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Ben Cleveland
Benjamin Keith Cleveland (born August 25, 1998) is an American football offensive guard for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, and was drafted by the Ravens in the third round of th ...
(born 1998), American football player
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Ben Clime
Benjamin Sidney Clime (October 14, 1891 – January 13, 1973) was an American football guard who played two seasons in the American Professional Football Association with the Rochester Jeffersons. He played college football at Swarthmore Colleg ...
(1891–1973), American football player
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Ben Cohen (disambiguation)
Ben Cohen may refer to:
* Ben Cohen (bridge) (1907–1971), English bridge player and author
* Ben Cohen (businessman) (born 1951), American businessman, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's
* Ben Cohen (rugby union) (born 1978), English LGBT activist and ...
, multiple people
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Ben Coleman (disambiguation) Ben Coleman may refer to:
* Ben Coleman (basketball) (1961–2019)
* Ben Coleman (American football) (born 1971)
* Ben Coleman (squash player) (born 1991)
See also
* Benjamin Wilson Coleman
Benjamin Wilson Coleman (July 1, 1869 – February ...
, multiple people
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Ben Collins, American screenwriter
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Ben Cousins
Benjamin Luke Cousins (born 30 June 1978) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for and in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Cousins is listed by journalist Mike Sheahan as one of the fifty greatest players ...
(born 1978), Australian rules footballer
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Ben Crenshaw
Ben Daniel Crenshaw (born January 11, 1952) is a retired American professional golfer who has won 19 events on the PGA Tour, including two major championships: the Masters Tournament in 1984 and 1995. He is nicknamed '' Gentle Ben''.
Professio ...
(born 1952), American golfer
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Ben Crompton
Benjamin Lorton Crompton (born 1974) is an English actor and standup comedian, best known for his performance on the BBC sketch show '' Man Stroke Woman'' and as Colin in the BBC Three sitcom '' Ideal''. From 2012 to 2019, Crompton portrayed E ...
(born 1974), English actor
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Ben Cross
Harry Bernard Cross (16 December 1947 – 18 August 2020) was an English stage and film actor. He was best known for playing Billy Flynn in the original West End production of the musical ''Chicago'', and his portrayal of the British Oly ...
(1947–2020), English actor
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Ben Curtis (disambiguation), multiple people
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Ben Cutting
Benjamin Colin James Cutting (born 30 January 1987) is an Australian cricketer who plays as an all-rounder. Cutting represented Australia in one-day internationals and T20 matches, and at the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka. Cutting pl ...
(born 1987), Australian cricketer
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Ben Daley
Ben Daley (born 27 June 1988) is a former national representative ’Wallabies’ rugby union footballer who played professionally for the Melbourne Rebels. Daley also previously played for the Queensland Reds and Western Force. His playing pos ...
(born 1988), Australian rugby player
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Ben Davis (born 2000), Thai footballer
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Ben DiNucci
Benjamin Anthony DiNucci (born November 24, 1996), is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL. He played college football at James Madison and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (N ...
(born 1996), American football player
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Ben Domenech
Ben Domenech (born January 1, 1982) is an American writer, wikt:Blogger, blogger, editor, and television Political commentator, commentator. He is the co-founder and publisher of ''The Federalist (website), The Federalist'' and host of ''The Fed ...
(b. 1982), American news commentator, publisher of ''The Federalist''
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Ben Eager
Benjamin Arthur Eager (born January 22, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010.
Playing career
Eager was drafted in the first round, 23rd overall, by the Phoenix Coyo ...