Ben Uhl

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ben Uhl — Arabic
117K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ben Uhl 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 Uhl: Frida Uhl, Austrian writer and translator Edwin F. Uhl, American lawyer and politician Hans-Peter Uhl (1944–2019), German CSU politician Markus Uhl (born 1979), German CDU politician Michael Uhl, American activist Bill Uhl, American basketball player Billy Uhl, American motorcyclist Bob Uhl, American baseball player Bernd Uhl (1946-2023), German Roman Catholic prelate Edward Uhl, American soldier and inventor Natalie Whitford Uhl (1919-2017), American botanist 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: Uhl

English

Frida Uhl, Austrian writer and translator Edwin F. Uhl, American lawyer and politician Hans-Peter Uhl (1944–2019), German CSU politician Markus Uhl (born 1979), German CDU politician Michael Uhl, American activist Bill Uhl, American basketball player Billy Uhl, American motorcyclist Bob Uhl, American baseball player Bernd Uhl (1946-2023), German Roman Catholic prelate Edward Uhl, American soldier and inventor Natalie Whitford Uhl (1919-2017), American botanist

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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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Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

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

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 Uhl?
The surname Uhl originates from English. Frida Uhl, Austrian writer and translator Edwin F. Uhl, American lawyer and politician Hans-Peter Uhl (1944–2019), German CSU politician Markus Uhl (born 1979), German CDU politician Michael Uhl, American activist Bill Uhl, American basketball player Billy Uhl, American motorcyclist Bob Uhl, American baseball player Bernd Uhl (1946-2023), German Roman Catholic prelate Edward Uhl, American soldier and inventor Natalie Whitford Uhl (1919-2017), American botanist
What are the origins of the name Ben Uhl?
The name Ben Uhl combines two different traditions: the first name Ben has Arabic roots, while the surname Uhl originates from English.
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