Benjamin is a popular given name for males, derived from

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, ''Bīnyāmīn'', translating as "son of the right

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,in both Hebrew and Arabic languages although in the

Samaritan Pentateuch The Samaritan Torah (Samaritan Hebrew: , ''Tōrāʾ''), also called the Samaritan Pentateuch, is a text of the Torah written in the Samaritan script and used as sacred scripture by the Samaritans. It dates back to one of the ancient versions ...

the name appears as "Binyaamem": "son of my days". Benjamin is often shortened to

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, and sometimes to ''

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, Benji etc. It is also a

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surname. Like many biblical names, it is popular in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths alike, having many variant forms in other languages. The "Benjamin of the family" is a phrase used in several languages to refer to the youngest son – especially when he is much younger than his brothers (see also the "

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" stock character in fiction). Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings. Both of these usages derive from the biblical son of Jacob of that name, who occupied that position in his family. Alternate versions of the name exist for females, like Benjamina or Benjawan (used by some

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Given name

Notable people with the name Benjamin or its variant spellings include: * Benjamin II (1818–1864), the pen name of a Romanian traveller *

Pope Benjamin II of Alexandria Pope Benjamin II of Alexandria, 82nd Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. His episcopate lasted for eleven years, seven months and 26 days from 10 May 1327 (15 Pachons 1043 AM) to 6 January 1339 (11 Tobah 1055 AM). The See ...

(1327–1339), Coptic Pope *

Benjamin (Khazar) A Khazar ruler (probably the bek), mentioned in the Schechter Text and the Khazar Correspondence, Benjamin was the son of the Khazar ruler Menahem and probably reigned in the late ninth and early tenth centuries CE. The only extant account of Be ...

, ruler of the late 9th and early 10th centuries *

Saint Benjamin (disambiguation) Saint Benjamin may refer to: * Hieromartyr Benjamin of Petrograd (1873–1922), Metropolitan martyred by the Soviets * Venerable Benjamin of the Kiev Caves (14th century), a Russian monk * Saint Benjamin the Deacon and Martyr Benjamin (AD&nbs ...

, multiple people *

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 film screenwriter, director and actor *

Benjamin Agosto Benjamin Alexandro "Ben" Agosto (born January 15, 1982) is an American ice dancer. With partner Tanith Belbin, Agosto is the 2006 Olympic silver medalist, a four-time World medalist, the 2004–2006 Four Continents champion, and 2004–2008 ...

(born 1982), American figure skater *

Benjamin Banneker Benjamin Banneker (November 9, 1731October 19, 1806) was an African-American naturalist, mathematician, astronomer and almanac author. He was a landowner who also worked as a surveyor and farmer. Born in Baltimore County, Maryland, to a fre ...

(1731–1806), American author and surveyor *

Ben Barnes (actor) Benjamin Thomas Barnes (born 20 August 1981) is an English actor and singer. He is best known for his roles as Prince Caspian in ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' film series (2008–2010), Logan Delos in '' Westworld'' (2016–2020), Billy Russo ...

(born 1981), British actor *

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), former Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve *

Benjamin Biolay Benjamin Biolay (; born 20 January 1973) is a French singer, musician, songwriter, record producer and actor. He is the brother of singer Coralie Clément—whose first three albums he wrote and produced—and the ex-husband of Chiara Mastroiann ...

(born 1973), French singer, songwriter, producer and actor *

Benjamin F. Bowles Benjamin Franklin Bowles (1869–1928) commonly written as B. F. Bowles, was an African American civil rights leader, teacher, high school principal, and the founder and president of Douglass University, a 20th-century college for African America ...

(1869–1928), African American civil rights leader, and founder and president of

Douglass University Douglass University was a university established for African Americans in 1926 in located in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the second university in the state of Missouri to admit African American students; and it was the second U.S. law school tha ...

. *

Benjamin Breedlove Benjamin Daniel Breedlove (August 8, 1993 – December 25, 2011) was an American Internet personality from Austin, Texas, known for his vlogs on YouTube. On the night of December 25, 2011, he died from complications of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ...

(1993–2011), American YouTube and internet personality *

Benjamin Britten Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten (22 November 1913 – 4 December 1976, aged 63) was an English composer, conductor, and pianist. He was a central figure of 20th-century British music, with a range of works including opera, other ...

(1913–1976), British composer *

Benjamin Burnley Benjamin Jackson Burnley IV (born March 10, 1978) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the founder and frontman of the American rock band Breaking Benjamin. As the sole constant of the group, Burnley ...

(born 1978), lead singer of American rock band Breaking Benjamin *

Benjamin Butler Benjamin Franklin Butler (November 5, 1818 – January 11, 1893) was an American major general of the Union Army, politician, lawyer, and businessman from Massachusetts. Born in New Hampshire and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, Butler is best ...

(1818–1893), American lawyer, politician, soldier and businessman *

Benjamin Carrigan Benjamin Carrigan (born 25 July 1998), is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a defender for National Premier Leagues Victoria club Bentleigh Greens. Club career Melbourne Victory On 8 May 2019, he made his professional debut aga ...

(born 1998), Australian association football player *

Benjamin F. Cheatham Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Cheatham (October 20, 1820 – September 4, 1886) was a Tennessee planter, California gold miner, and a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He served in the Army of Tennessee, inflicting ...

(1820–1886), Confederate general and California gold miner *

Benjamin Chee Chee Kenneth Thomas Chee Chee (26 March 1944 – 14 March 1977), known as Benjamin Chee Chee, was an Ojibwa Canadian artist born in Temagami, Ontario. Early life Chee Chee's early life was troubled and he lost track of his mother, for whom he spen ...

(1944–1977), Canadian artist *

Benjamin Constant Henri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (; 25 October 1767 – 8 December 1830), or simply Benjamin Constant, was a Franco-Swiss political thinker, activist and writer on political theory and religion. A committed republican from 1795, he backed t ...

(1767–1830), Swiss-born French politician *

Benjamin Constant (Brazil) Benjamin Constant Botelho de Magalhães (18 October 1836 – 22 January 1891) was a Brazilian military officer and political thinker. Primarily a positivist, influenced heavily by Auguste Comte, he was the founder of the positivist movement in B ...

(1836–1891), Brazilian general and politician *

Benjamin 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 *

Benjamin Diskin Benjamin Isaac Diskin (born August 25, 1982) is an American actor who was affiliated in Studiopolis, Bang Zoom!, SDI Media, Funimation, VSI Los Angeles, and NYAV Post. Early life Diskin was born in Los Angeles County, California to a Jewish fam ...

(born 1982), American voice actor * Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom *

Benjamin Faunce Benjamin Rice Faunce Jr. (1873–1949) was an American druggist and businessman who created the soft drink Boost! and established the Boost! Company. Early life Faunce was born in 1873 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Benjamin Rice Faunce and Cl ...

(1873–1949), American druggist and businessman *

Benjamin W. Fortson IV Benjamin Wynn Fortson IV is an American Linguistics, linguist. Fortson IV received his B.A. from Yale University in 1989 and his PhD from Harvard University in 1996. He is Professor of Greek language, Greek and Latin Language, Literature and Histo ...

, American linguist *

Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin ( April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor An invention is a unique or novel device, method, composition, idea or process. An invention may be an improvement upon a m ...

(1706–1790), one of the Founding Fathers of the United States * Benjamin Graham (1894–1976), British-born American investor, economist, and professor *

Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison (August 20, 1833March 13, 1901) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. He was a member of the Harrison family of Virginia–a grandson of the ninth pr ...

(1833–1901), 23rd President of the United States *

Benjamin Harrison V Benjamin Harrison V (April 5, 1726April 24, 1791) was an American planter, merchant, and politician who served as a legislator in colonial Virginia, following his namesakes’ tradition of public service. He was a signer of the Continental As ...

(1726-1791), a Founding Father of the United States, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Governor of Virginia *

Ben Hogan William Ben Hogan (August 13, 1912 – July 25, 1997) was an American professional golfer who is generally considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game. He is notable for his profound influence on golf swing theory and ...

(1912–1997), American professional golfer *

Ben Jonson Benjamin "Ben" Jonson (c. 11 June 1572 – c. 16 August 1637) was an English playwright and poet. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence upon English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humours; he is best known for ...

(1572–1637), English playwright and poet, in his time second only to Shakespeare *

Benjamin Kallos Benjamin J. Kallos (born February 5, 1981) is an American attorney and politician who represented the 5th district of the New York City Council from 2014 to 2021, and now serves in the Executive Office of the President in the United States Digit ...

(born 1981), American lawyer and politician *

Benjamin Kimutai Benjamin Kimutai Koskei (born September 5, 1971) is a male long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobi ...

(born 1971), Kenyan long-distance runner *

Benjamin Kowalewicz Benjamin Ian Kowalewicz (; born December 16, 1975) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist of rock band Billy Talent. Early life Kowalewicz, of Polish descent, was born December 16, 1975, in Pierrefonds, Quebec, and raised ...

(born 1975), lead singer of Canadian rock band Billy Talent *

Benjamin H. Kline Benjamin Harrison Kline (July 11, 1894 – January 7, 1974) was an American cinematographer and film director. He was the father of Richard H. Kline. Biography Kline was born in Birmingham, Alabama and started his career as a cinematographer i ...

(1894–1974), American cinematographer and film director *

Benjamin Lambert Benjamin Joseph Lambert, III (January 29, 1937 – March 2, 2014) was an American optometrist, community leader and politician. A Democrat, Lambert served for more than three decades in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly (the first o ...

(1937–2014), American optometrist and politician *

Benjamin Lay Benjamin Lay (January 26, 1682 – February 8, 1759) was an Anglo-American Quaker humanitarian and abolitionist. He is best known for his early and strident anti-slavery activities which would culminate in dramatic protests. He was also an autho ...

(1682–1759), Anglo-American abolitionist, activist, and humanitarian *

Benjamin Leiner Benny Leonard (born Benjamin Leiner; April 7, 1896 – April 18, 1947) was a Jewish American professional boxer who held the world lightweight championship for eight years, from 1917 to 1925. Widely considered one of the all-time greats, he was ...

(Benny Leonard; the "Ghetto Wizard"; 1896–1947), American world champion lightweight Hall of Fame boxer *

Benjamin Luxon Benjamin Matthew Luxon (born 24 March 1937, Redruth, Cornwall) is a retired British baritone. Biography He studied with Walther Gruner at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (while working part-time as a PE teacher in the East End) and es ...

(born 1937), British baritone singer *

Benjamin Mazar Benjamin Mazar ( he, בנימין מזר; born Binyamin Zeev Maisler, June 28, 1906 – September 9, 1995) was a pioneering Israeli historian, recognized as the "dean" of biblical archaeologists. He shared the national passion for the archaeolo ...

(1906–1995), Israeli historian and archeologist; President of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem *

Benjamin McKenzie Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan (born September 12, 1978) is an American actor and commentator. He is best known for his starring television roles as Ryan Atwood on the teen drama ''The O.C.'' (2003–2007), Ben Sherman on the crime drama '' Southla ...

(born 1978), American actor *

Benjamin K. Miller (judge) Benjamin K. Miller (born November 5, 1936) is a former judge in Illinois. He was a member of the Illinois Supreme Court from 1984 to 2001. He served as chief justice from 1991 to 1994. Early life Miller was born November 5, 1936 in Springfield, ...

(born 1938), American judge *

Benjamin Mkapa Benjamin William Mkapa (12 November 193824 July 2020) was the third president of Tanzania, in office from 1995 to 2005. He was Chairman of the Revolutionary State Political Party ( Chama Cha Mapinduzi, CCM). Early life Mkapa was born in Lupaso, ...

(1938–2020), 3rd President of Tanzania *

Benjamin Mwangata Benjamin Mwangata (born March 11, 1966) is a retired male boxer from Tanzania, who represented his native East African country as a flyweight in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 (Seoul). He also competed at two Commonwealth Games: ...

(born 1966), Tanzanian boxer *

Benjamin Netanyahu Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu (; ; born 21 October 1949) is an Israeli politician who served as the ninth prime minister of Israel from 1996 to 1999 and again from 2009 to 2021. He is currently serving as Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of ...

(born 1949), Israeli Prime Minister *

Benjamin Nolot Benjamin Nolot is an American filmmaker and the CEO and founder of Exodus Cry, a Christian social activist group focused on the issue of human trafficking which has expressed opposition to the "entire global sex industry, including prostitution, ...

, American documentary filmmaker *

Benjamin of Tudela Benjamin of Tudela ( he, בִּנְיָמִין מִטּוּדֶלָה, ; ar, بنيامين التطيلي ''Binyamin al-Tutayli'';‎ Tudela, Kingdom of Navarre, 1130 Castile, 1173) was a medieval Jewish traveler who visited Europe, Asia, and ...

, 12th-century Spanish rabbi *

Benjamin Okolski Benjamin Okolski (born November 12, 1984) is an American former pair skater. With Brooke Castile, he is the 2008 Four Continents bronze medalist, 2007 Nebelhorn Trophy champion, and 2007 U.S. national champion. Personal life Benjamin Okolski ...

, American figure skater *

Benjamin Orr Benjamin Orzechowski (September 8, 1947 – October 3, 2000), known professionally as Benjamin Orr, was an American musician best known as the bassist, co-lead vocalist, and co-founder of the rock band The Cars. He sang lead vocals on sever ...

(1947–2000), American bass guitarist and singer-songwriter of The Cars *

Benjamin Peltonen Niclas Benjamin Peltonen (born 15 April 1997), known mononymously as Benjamin, is a Finnish singer and songwriter. He originally gained recognition through his Instagram profile, created in 2012. In May 2014, Peltonen signed a record deal with W ...

, Finnish recording artist, known mononymously as Benjamin * Benjamin Franklin Perera, Sri Lankan Sinhala diplomat *

Benjamin Perrin Benjamin Perrin is a professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Human trafficking opponent Perrin is involved with human trafficking research and activism ...

, Canadian professor *

Benjamin Rush Benjamin Rush (April 19, 1813) was a Founding Father of the United States who signed the United States Declaration of Independence, and a civic leader in Philadelphia, where he was a physician, politician, social reformer, humanitarian, educato ...

(1746–1813), American politician, revolutionary, humanitarian, physician, educator, and founder of Dickinson College * Don Benjamin Rupasinghe Gunawardena (1904–1971), Sri Lankan politician *

Benjamin Shapiro Benjamin Aaron Shapiro (born January 15, 1984) is an American attorney, businessman, columnist, conservative political commentator, and media personality. At age 17, he became the youngest nationally syndicated columnist in the United State ...

(born 1984), American conservative political commentator *

Benjamin Smoke Robert Dickerson (January 28, 1960 – January 29, 1999), better known as Benjamin, was an American poet and singer-songwriter who fronted the Atlanta, Georgia bands Smoke and the Opal Foxx Quartet. He was noted for being a radical rock 'n' roll p ...

(1960–1999), American musician *

Benjamin St-Juste Benjamin St-Juste ( ; born September 8, 1997) is a Canadian gridiron football cornerback for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Montreal, he moved to the United States to play college football at Michiga ...

(born 1997), Canadian-American football player *

Benyamin Sueb Benyamin Sueb (often written Benyamin S. or called Bang Ben; 5 March 19395 September 1995) was an Indonesian comedian, actor and singer. He released 46 studio albums and starred in more than 50 films. He received two Citra Awards for ''Intan Ber ...

(1939–1995), Indonesian actor *

Benjamin Tee Tee Chee Keong Benjamin is a Singaporean scientist. He helped to co-develop the electronic skin technology when he was a PhD student in Stanford University. In 2015, he was chosen as one of TR35 list (MIT Technology Review's global 35 Innovators ...

, Singaporean scientist and inventor *

Benjamin Timbrell Benjamin Timbrell (c. 1683–1754) was an English master builder and architect, active in the West End of London in the first half of the eighteenth century. He was the architect of the Grosvenor Chapel on South Audley Street in London's Mayfair ...

(c. 1683–1754), English master builder and architect *

Benjamin (Benji) Ungar Benjamin "Benji" Nathanial Ungar (born January 19, 1986) is a US Men's Épée fencer. He was the NCAA Men's Épée Champion in 2006, and was a member of the USA Men's Épée team that won the silver medal at the 2010 World Fencing Championships ...

(born 1986), American fencer *

Benjamin de Vries Benjamin Willem de Vries (born 24 June 1923) is a Dutch-Israeli economic historian. He is an associate professor at Bar-Ilan University. Career De Vries was born on 24 June 1923 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. He studied economics at the University ...

(born 1923), Dutch-Israeli economic historian *

Benjamin Wade Benjamin Franklin "Bluff" Wade (October 27, 1800March 2, 1878) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator for Ohio from 1851 to 1869. He is known for his leading role among the Radical Republicans.

(1800–1878), American lawyer and US Senator *

Benjamin Wallace (circus owner) Benjamin E. Wallace (October 4, 1847 – April 7, 1921) was an American circus owner and Civil War veteran who founded the Hagenbeck–Wallace Circus, the second-largest circus in America. Early life Wallace was born on October 4, 1847, near Joh ...

(1847–1921), American circus owner *

Benjamin Wallace (writer) Benjamin Wallace is an American author and magazine writer known for his 2008 book ''The Billionaire's Vinegar''. Early life Benjamin Wallace grew up in Washington, D.C. and was the son of Daphne Wallace and Don Wallace Jr. His father was a pro ...

, American author and magazine writer *

Benjamin Lee Whorf Benjamin Lee Whorf (; April 24, 1897 – July 26, 1941) was an American linguist and fire prevention engineer. He is known for "Sapir–Whorf hypothesis," the idea that differences between the structures of different languages shape how thei ...

(1897–1941), American linguist, known for contributing to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis *

Benjamin Wildman-Tobriner Benjamin Marshall Wildman-Tobriner (born September 21, 1984) is an American competition swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, and former world record-holder. Early life Wildman-Tobriner was born in San Francisco to Michael Tobriner and Stephanie Wild ...

(born 1984), American 2008 Gold Medal Olympic swimmer and former world record holder * Benjamin Willoughby (1855–1940), Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court *

Benjamin Yusupov Benjamin Yusupov ( he, בנימין יוסופוב; born November 22, 1962 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan) is a classical composer, conductor and pianist. Biography Born in Dushanbe, Tajikistan in 1962. Yusupov studied piano, composition and conducting ...

(born 1962), Israeli classical composer, conductor and pianist *

Benjamin Zendel Benjamin Zendel is a Canadian psychologist, currently a Canada Research Chair Canada Research Chair (CRC) is a title given to certain Canadian university research professors by the Canada Research Chairs Program. Program goals The Canada Resea ...

, Canadian psychologist *

Benjamin Zephaniah Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah (born 15 April 1958)Gregory, Andy (2002), ''International Who's Who in Popular Music 2002'', Europa, p. 562. . is a British writer and dub poet. He was included in ''The Times'' list of Britain's top 50 post-w ...

(born 1958), British poet and writer * Benjamin Zhang Bin (born 1974), Chinese Manhua artist and illustrator

Fictional characters

* Benjamin, a donkey from

George Orwell Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to totalita ...

's novel ''

Animal Farm ''Animal Farm'' is a beast fable, in the form of satirical allegorical novella, by George Orwell, first published in England on 17 August 1945. It tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to crea ...

'' * Benjamin, in ''The Walking Dead'' television series * Benjamin the Elephant (original German name Benjamin Blümchen), the main character of the same named

television series A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, or cable, excluding breaking news, advertisements, or trailers that are typically placed ...

* Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit's cousin in ''

The Tale of Benjamin Bunny ''The Tale of Benjamin Bunny'' is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, and first published by Frederick Warne & Co. in September 1904. The book is a sequel to '' The Tale of Peter Rabbit'' (1902), and tells of Peter's retu ...

'' by Beatrix Potter * Benjamin Button, the title character of both

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (short story) "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is a short story about a man who ages in reverse, from senescence to infancy, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was first published in ''Collier's'' Magazine on May 27, 1922, with the cover and illustrations ...

and film * Benjamin C. L., known as Soldier Boy, from the third season of

Amazon Prime Video Amazon Prime Video, also known simply as Prime Video, is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming and rental service of Amazon offered as a standalone service or as part of Amazon's Prime subscription. The service p ...

's ''The Boys'' * Benjamin Franklin Parker, known as Uncle Ben, from

Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is an American comic book publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Comics'' in 19 ...

's Spider-Man * Principal Benjamin Krupp, the school principal and title character from ''

Captain Underpants ''Captain Underpants'' is an illustrated children's novel series by American author and illustrator Dav Pilkey. The series revolves around two fourth graders, George Beard and Harold Hutchins, living in Piqua, Ohio, and Captain Underpants, ...

'' * Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce, the main character from the M*A*S*H

novels A novel is a relatively long work of narrative fiction, typically written in prose and published as a book. The present English word for a long work of prose fiction derives from the for "new", "news", or "short story of something new", itsel ...

, the film and the

* Benjamin Richards/Ben Richards, main character in the 1987 movie ''The Running Man'' *

Benjamin Sisko Benjamin Lafayette Sisko is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise portrayed by Avery Brooks. He first appeared in the television series ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (''DS9'') and became prominent on the TV show in the United ...

, Commanding Officer of Deep Space Nine in the ''

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (abbreviated as ''DS9'') is an American science fiction television series created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller. The fourth series in the ''Star Trek'' media franchise, it originally aired in syndication from ...

'' television series * Benjamin Stilton, Geronimo Stilton's nephew and a main character in the

Geronimo Stilton ''Geronimo Stilton'' is an Italian children's chapter book series written by Elisabetta Dami under the pen name of the title character. Scholastic Corporation has published the English version of the series in the US since February 2004, and t ...

book series * Benjamin Kirby Tennyson (better known as Ben or Ben 10) from Cartoon Network's ''

Ben 10 ''Ben 10'' is an American media franchise created by Man of Action Studios, produced by Cartoon Network Studios and owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The series centers on a boy named Ben Tennyson who acquires the Omnitrix, an alien device res ...

'' franchise *

Gentle Ben Gentle Ben is a bear character created by author Walt Morey and first introduced in a 1965 children's novel, ''Gentle Ben''. The original novel told the story of the friendship between a large male bear named Ben and a boy named Mark. The story pr ...

, bear character created by Walt Morey, in the children's book and 1967 television series of the same name and the 1967 film ''

Gentle Giant Gentle Giant were a British progressive rock band active between 1970 and 1980. The band were known for the complexity and sophistication of their music and for the varied musical skills of their members. All of the band members were multi-inst ...

'' * Benjamin "Ben" Gross, a character on Netflix's ''

Never Have I Ever "Never have I ever", also known as "I've never..." or "ten fingers", is a drinking game in which players take turns asking other players about things they have not done. Other players who have done this thing respond by taking a drink. A ver ...

'' portrayed by

Jaren Lewison Jaren Lewison (born December 9, 2000) is an American actor who is best known for portraying Ben Gross in the television series '' Never Have I Ever''. Early life and education Jaren Miles Lewison grew up in Dallas, Texas, in a Jewish family. ...

Surname

Abraham Cornelius Benjamin Abraham Cornelius Benjamin (25 August 1897 – 19 October 1968) was an American philosopher of science who taught at University of Chicago and University of Missouri. A. C. Benjamin was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended the University ...

(1897–1968), American philosopher *

Adam Benjamin Jr. Adam Benjamin Jr. (August 6, 1935 – September 7, 1982) was an American politician and a United States Representative from Indiana's 1st congressional district, serving from 1977 until his death from a heart attack in Washington, D.C. in 198 ...

(1935–1982), American politician *

Adam Benjamin (musician) Adam Benjamin is an American jazz keyboardist and composer. He is a founding member of Kneebody, and leads an active career as a performer and writer. He has been recognized as a Rising Star in Jazz by ''Downbeat Magazine''. Background Benjamin ...

, American musician *

Albert Benjamin Albert L. Benjamin (1 April 1909 – 17 January 2006) was a Scottish international contract bridge, bridge player who invented a popular variant on the Acol bidding system. He lived in Glasgow all his life, though his father came from Sweden and h ...

(1909–2006), Scottish bridge player *

Alec Benjamin Alec Shane Benjamin (born May 28, 1994) is an American singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona. His 2018 breakthrough single " Let Me Down Slowly" reached the top 40 in over 25 countries and has amassed over 1 billion streams on Spotify as of April ...

(born 1994), American singer-songwriter * Andre Benjamin (born 1975), American musician and actor; co-founder of Outkast * Anna Smeed Benjamin (1834-1924), American social reformer *

Arthur Benjamin Arthur Leslie Benjamin (18 September 1893, in Sydney – 10 April 1960, in London) was an Australian composer, pianist, conductor and teacher. He is best known as the composer of ''Jamaican Rumba'' (1938) and of the '' Storm Clouds Cantata'', ...

(1893–1960), Australian composer *

Asher Benjamin Asher Benjamin (June 15, 1773July 26, 1845) was an American architect and author whose work transitioned between Federal architecture and the later Greek Revival architecture. His seven handbooks on design deeply influenced the look of cities an ...

(1773–1845), American architect *

Benoit Benjamin Lenard Benoit Benjamin e-NOYT(; born November 22, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1985 NBA Draft. A 7'0" center from Creighton Univers ...

(born 1964), American basketball player *

Collin Benjamin Collin Benjamin (born 3 August 1978) is a Namibian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent most of his professional career with Hamburger SV while representing Namibia at international level. Benjamin represented Na ...

(born 1978), Namibian footballer *

Emmanuel Benjamin Emmanuel Benjamin (born 2 February 1955), nicknamed Benji, is an Australian former professional cricketer who played at high levels in Australia, England, and India. He was born in India, but emigrated to Australia in the 1980s and became a natu ...

(born 1955), Indian cricketer *

Eno Benjamin Eno Benjamin (born April 13, 1999) is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State and was drafted by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2 ...

(born 1999), American football player *

Eugene S. Benjamin Eugene Simeon Benjamin (January 21, 1862 – June 21, 1941) was a Jewish-American business executive and philanthropist from New York. Life Benjamin was born on January 21, 1862, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Alfred Benjamin and Sophie Wolf ...

(1862–1941), American businessman and philanthropist *

François Benjamin François Benjamin (born April 18, 1962) is a Canadian politician in Quebec. He was an Action démocratique du Québec (ADQ) Member of the National Assembly for the electoral district of Berthier from 2007 to 2008. Benjamin was born in Montre ...

(born 1962), Canadian politician *

Floella Benjamin Floella Karen Yunies Benjamin, Baroness Benjamin, (born 23 September 1949GRO Register of Marriages: SEP 1980 14 0207 LAMBETH – Keith D. Taylor=Floella K.Y. Benjamin) is a Trinidadian-British actress, singer, presenter, author, businesswoman, ...

(born 1949), British actor and businesswoman *

George Benjamin (composer) Sir George William John Benjamin, CBE (born 31 January 1960) is an English composer of contemporary classical music. He is also a conductor, pianist and teacher. He is well known for operas ''Into the Little Hill'' (2006), '' Written on Skin'' ...

(born 1960), British composer *

Georges C. Benjamin Georges C. Benjamin (born September 28, 1952) is an American public health official who has served as Executive Director of the American Public Health Association since 2002, and previously as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and M ...

(born 1952), American public health official *

H. Jon Benjamin Harry Jon Benjamin (born May 23, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer and musician. Benjamin is primarily known for his voice roles in adult animated series, such as Sterling Archer in ''Archer'', Bob Belcher in ''Bob's Burgers ...

(born 1966), American comedian and actor *

Harry Benjamin Harry Benjamin (January 12, 1885 – August 24, 1986) was a German-American endocrinologist and sexologist, widely known for his clinical work with transgender people. Early life and career Benjamin was born in Berlin, and raised in a Germa ...

(1885–1986), German-born American sexologist *

Hilde Benjamin Hilde Benjamin ( Lange; 5 February 1902 – 18 April 1989) was an East German judge and Minister of Justice of the German Democratic Republic. She is most notorious for presiding over the East German show trials of the 1950s, which drew com ...

(1902–1989), East German judge and politician *

J. J. Benjamin Israe͏̈l Joseph Benjamin ( Fălticeni, Moldavia, 1818 – London, May 3, 1864) was a Romanian- Jewish historian and traveler. His pen name was "Benjamin II", in allusion to Benjamin of Tudela. Life and travels Married young, he engaged in th ...

(1818–1864), Romanian-Jewish historian and traveller *

Jessica Benjamin Jessica Benjamin is a psychoanalyst known for her contributions to psychoanalysis and social thought. She is currently a practicing psychoanalyst in New York City where she is on the faculty of the New York University Postdoctoral Psychology Prog ...

(born 1946), American feminist and psychoanalyst *

Joel Benjamin Joel Lawrence Benjamin (born March 11, 1964) is an American chess player who holds the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM). In 1998, he was voted "Grandmaster of the Year" by the U.S. Chess Federation. , his Elo rating was 2506, making him the No ...

(born 1964), American chess grandmaster *

John Benjamin (disambiguation) John Benjamin may refer to: *John F. Benjamin (1817–1877), U.S. Representative from Missouri * John F. Benjamin (Medal of Honor), American Civil War soldier and Medal of Honor recipient *John Oponjo Benjamin (born 1952), Sierra Leonean economist ...

, several people *

Jon Benjamin (disambiguation) Jon Benjamin may refer to: *Jon Benjamin (Jewish leader) (born 1964), British lawyer, former chief executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews * Jon Benjamin (diplomat) (born 1963), British diplomat *H. Jon Benjamin Harry Jon Benjamin (bo ...

, several people *

Judah P. Benjamin Judah Philip Benjamin, QC (August 6, 1811 – May 6, 1884) was a United States senator from Louisiana, a Cabinet officer of the Confederate States and, after his escape to the United Kingdom at the end of the American Civil War, an English b ...

(1811–1884), American politician *

Kelvin Benjamin Kelvin Benjamin (born February 5, 1991) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida State Seminoles football, Florida State and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2 ...

(born 1991), American football wide receiver *

Leanne Benjamin Leanne Faye Benjamin (born 13 July 1964) is a retired Australian ballet dancer who was a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London. Early life and training Benjamin was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, to Jill and Bernie Benjamin. Benj ...

(born 1964), Australian ballet dancer * Lewis Saul Benjamin (1874–1932), birth name of English author Lewis Melville *

Lucy Benjamin Lucy Benjamin (born Lucy Jane Baker; 25 June 1970) is an English actress. After appearing in various television series including '' Close to Home'' (1989–1990), '' Press Gang'' (1989–1993) and '' Jupiter Moon'' (1990, 1996), she was cast i ...

(born 1970), British actress *

Melanie Benjamin (author) Melanie Benjamin (born November 24, 1962) is the pen name of American writer Melanie Hauser (née Miller). Personal life Born November 24, 1962, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Melanie is one of three children. Melanie attended Indiana University-- ...

, pen name of American writer Melanie Hauser (born 1962) *

Miles Benjamin Miles Benjamin (born 11 May 1988 in Solihull, West Midlands, England) is a retired rugby union player who played at Wing for the Leicester Tigers & the Worcester Warriors in the English Aviva Premiership. He also played several other sports ...

(born 1988), English rugby union player *

Quanteisha Benjamin Quanteisha Benjamin, often referred to as Q-Benjamin, is a Canadian R&B singer. Early life Quanteisha grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. In 2008 she entered the local singing competition Bounce Showdown, held by contemporary hit radio station 91 ...

(born 1991/92), Canadian singer *

Rai Benjamin Rai Benjamin (born July 27, 1997) is an American professional hurdler and sprinter specializing in the 400 m and 400 m hurdles. He is the second fastest man in history in the 400 m hurdles with a personal best time of 46.17 ...

(born 1997), American track athlete *

Raphael Benjamin Raphael Benjamin (June 19, 1846 – November 15, 1906) was an English-born rabbi who ministered in Australia and America. Life Benjamin was born on June 19, 1846 in London, England the son of Elias Benjamin and Mary Lazarus. Benjamin attended t ...

(1846–1906), British-born Australian and American rabbi *

Regina Benjamin Regina Marcia Benjamin (born October 26, 1956) is an American physician and a former vice admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps who served as the 18th Surgeon General of the United States. Benjamin previously directed a n ...

(born 1956), 18th Surgeon General of the United States * René Benjamin (1885–1948), French author *

Rich Benjamin Rich Benjamin is an American cultural critic, anthropologist, and author. Benjamin is perhaps best known for the non-fiction book '' Searching for Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America''. He is also a lecturer and a publ ...

, American journalist and writer *

Richard Benjamin Richard Samuel Benjamin (born May 22, 1938) is an American actor and film director. He has starred in a number of well-known film productions, including '' Goodbye, Columbus'' (1969), based on the novella by Philip Roth; ''Catch-22'' (1970), f ...

(born 1938), American actor and film director *

Rick Benjamin (disambiguation) Rick Benjamin may refer to: *Rick Benjamin (announcer) (born 1952), motor racing announcer * Rick Benjamin (conductor), director and founder of The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra * Rick Benjamin (trombonist), trombonist and contributor to numerous Eleph ...

, several people * Ryan Benjamin (disambiguation), several people *

Shelton Benjamin Shelton James Benjamin (born July 9, 1975) is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under his real name. He is also known for his work in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and Pro Wr ...

(born 1975), American wrestler *

Simeon Benjamin Simeon Benjamin (May 29, 1792 – September 1, 1868) was a businessman, philanthropist, and founder of Elmira College. Early years Simeon Benjamin was born on May 29, 1792, in Upper Aquebogue, in the Town of Riverhead, New York on Long Island. ...

(1792–1868), American businessman, philanthropist, and benefactor of Elmira College *

Stan Benjamin Alfred Stanley Benjamin (May 20, 1914 – December 24, 2009) was a right fielder in Major League Baseball for five seasons; four with the Philadelphia Phillies (1939–42), of the National League (NL), and one with the Cleveland Indians (194 ...

(1914–2009), American baseball player *

Trevor Benjamin Trevor Junior Benjamin (born 8 February 1979) is a former professional footballer and manager who played as a forward. He is famed for being a prime example of a journeyman footballer, having represented 29 teams in his career, and making over 3 ...

(born 1979), English-born Jamaican footballer *

Walter Benjamin Walter Bendix Schönflies Benjamin (; ; 15 July 1892 – 26 September 1940) was a German Jewish philosopher, cultural critic and essayist. An eclectic thinker, combining elements of German idealism, Romanticism, Western Marxism, and Jewi ...

(1892–1940), German philosopher, literary critic and writer *

Zoe Benjamin Sophia "Zoe" Benjamin (24 December 1882 – 13 April 1962) was a pioneer of early childhood education in Australia. History Zoe was born in Adelaide, South Australia to Philip Benjamin (1848–1924) and his wife Miriam "Minnie" Benjamin, née Co ...

(1882–1962), born Sophia Benjamin, Australian early childhood educator

Fictional characters

*Judy Benjamin, main character in the 1980 film '' Private Benjamin''

Variants

* Arabic: بنيامين (Benyámén) * Bengali: বিনয়ামিন, বিন ইয়ামিন, বনিয়ামিন, বেঞ্জামিন/বেনজামিন (Binyamin, Bin yeamin, Boniamin , Benjamin/Benzamin) * Chinese: 本杰明 (Běnjiémíng) * Czech: Benjamín * Dutch: Benjamin * Ethiopia: Biniyam * Eritrea: Biniyam * French: Benjamin * German: Benjamin * Greek: Βενιαμίν (Veniamín) * Hawaiian: Peni * Hebrew: בנימין (binyameen) * Hindi: बेंजामिन (benjaamin) * Hungarian: Benjámin * Icelandic: Benjamín * Indonesian: Benyamin * Irish: Benjamin * Italian: Beniamino * Latin: Benjamin * Japanese: ベンジャミン (Benjamin) * Korean: 벤자민 (Benjamin) * Lithuanian: Benjaminas, Benas * Macedonian: Бенџамин, Венјамин (Bendžamin, Venyamin) * Norwegian: Benjamin * Portuguese: Benjamim * Romanian: Benjamin * Russian: Вениамин (

Veniamin Veniamin is the Russian version of the name Benjamin, and may refer to: * Veniamin Alexandrov (1937–1991), Soviet professional ice hockey player * Veniamin Belkin (1884–1951), Russian artist and painter * Veniamin Fleishman, (1913–1941), Rus ...

, Venyamin) * Slovak: Benjamín * Slovenian: Benjamin, Beno * Spanish: Benjamín * Swedish: Benjamin * Telugu: బెన్యామీను (Benyaminu) * Turkish: Bünyamin, Benyamin * Yiddish: Binyomin

References

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