Ben Laux

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ben Laux — Arabic
117K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ben Laux is a name that combines Arabic origins. The first name Ben is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. Ben is a masculine given name. It is often short for Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett, Benson, and Ebenezer. Ben meaning "son of" is also found in Arabic as Ben (dialectal Arabic) or bin (بن), Ibn/ebn (ابن). ) is a Chinese surname. The surname Laux: Constance Laux (born 1952), American writer of romance novels Dorianne Laux (born 1952), American poet Douglas Laux (1983–2025), American intelligence officer France Laux (1897–1978), American sportscaster, the first full-time radio voice of baseball in St. Louis Philipp Laux (born 1973), German former footballer, now sports psychologist Chauvac-Laux-Montaux, commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France Ben is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 117K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ben reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ben

Arabic

Ben is a masculine given name. It is often short for Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett, Benson, and Ebenezer. Ben meaning "son of" is also found in Arabic as Ben (dialectal Arabic) or bin (بن), Ibn/ebn (ابن). ) is a Chinese surname.

Surname: Laux

English

Constance Laux (born 1952), American writer of romance novels Dorianne Laux (born 1952), American poet Douglas Laux (1983–2025), American intelligence officer France Laux (1897–1978), American sportscaster, the first full-time radio voice of baseball in St. Louis Philipp Laux (born 1973), German former footballer, now sports psychologist Chauvac-Laux-Montaux, commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ben is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ben by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ben Laux

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ben Laux:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ben?
The first name Ben originates from Arabic. Ben is a masculine given name. It is often short for Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett, Benson, and Ebenezer. Ben meaning "son of" is also found in Arabic as Ben (dialectal Arabic) or bin (بن), Ibn/ebn (ابن). ) is a Chinese surname.
When was Ben most popular?
The name Ben reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Laux?
The surname Laux originates from English. Constance Laux (born 1952), American writer of romance novels Dorianne Laux (born 1952), American poet Douglas Laux (1983–2025), American intelligence officer France Laux (1897–1978), American sportscaster, the first full-time radio voice of baseball in St. Louis Philipp Laux (born 1973), German former footballer, now sports psychologist Chauvac-Laux-Montaux, commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France
What are the origins of the name Ben Laux?
The name Ben Laux combines two different traditions: the first name Ben has Arabic roots, while the surname Laux originates from English.
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