What origin is the name Benji?

Benji comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Benji a popular name?

Benji is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Benji?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Benji — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Benji

Q: Is Benji a rare name?

Yes. Benji does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Benji

Benji

Boy

english

2 syllables

Benji is an english boy's name meaning "This English name serves as a popular short form or diminutive for the traditional names Benjamin or Benedict.".

Parents who choose Benji pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "This English name serves as a popular short form or diminutive for the traditional names Benjamin or Benedict.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name serves as a popular short form or diminutive for the traditional names Benjamin or Benedict.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Benji

Very rare in US records

What does Benji mean?

Benji is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name serves as a popular short form or diminutive for the traditional names Benjamin or Benedict.".