Ben
Meaning: Son, son of the right hand
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #293
Total births: 577
History: Ben reflects Sweden's maritime legacy, from Viking longships to modern Volvo engineering excellence. The name is popular across Swedish coastal towns where the Baltic Sea shapes daily life. It represents Swedish craftsmanship, reliability, and a spirit of innovation.
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| Current rank (2022) | #172 |
| Babies named Ben in 2022 | 59 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 577 |
| Peak year | 2021 (66 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #171 |
| Years in records | 2004–2022 (19 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 62 spots |
Frequently asked about Ben
What does the name Ben mean?
Ben means “Son, son of the right hand” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Ben?
Ben has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Son, son of the right hand”.
How popular is Ben in Sweden?
Ben ranked #172 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 59 babies that year.
When was Ben most popular?
Ben peaked in 2021 with 66 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Ben a boy or girl name?
Ben is predominantly a boys' name in Sweden — over 90% of Bens in registered births are male.
Is the name Ben rising or falling in popularity?
Ben has risen 62 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #234 in 2017 to #172 in 2022.
How long has Ben been recorded in Sweden?
Ben appears in birth records in Sweden across 19 years — from 2004 through 2022.