Ben Varela

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ben Varela — Arabic
117K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ben Varela 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 Varela: Varela is a Galician, Spanish and Portuguese surname originating from Galicia. Abigail Varela (born 1948), Venezuelan artist Adilson Tavares Varela (born 1988), footballer Adrián Varela (born 1984), Mexican reality show contestant Adriana Varela (born 1952), Argentine tango singer Alan Varela (born 2001), Argentine footballer Alberto Varela (born 1940), Uruguayan fencer Alejandro Varela (born 1979), Spanish footballer Alejandro Varela (born 1979), American fiction writer Amancio (footballer), full name Amancio Amaro Varela (1939–2023), Spanish footballer Ângelo Varela (born 1980), Portuguese f. 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: Varela

Spanish

Varela is a Galician, Spanish and Portuguese surname originating from Galicia. Abigail Varela (born 1948), Venezuelan artist Adilson Tavares Varela (born 1988), footballer Adrián Varela (born 1984), Mexican reality show contestant Adriana Varela (born 1952), Argentine tango singer Alan Varela (born 2001), Argentine footballer Alberto Varela (born 1940), Uruguayan fencer Alejandro Varela (born 1979), Spanish footballer Alejandro Varela (born 1979), American fiction writer Amancio (footballer), full name Amancio Amaro Varela (1939–2023), Spanish footballer Ângelo Varela (born 1980), Portuguese f.

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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 Varela

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 Varela:

8
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Varela?
The surname Varela originates from Spanish. Varela is a Galician, Spanish and Portuguese surname originating from Galicia. Abigail Varela (born 1948), Venezuelan artist Adilson Tavares Varela (born 1988), footballer Adrián Varela (born 1984), Mexican reality show contestant Adriana Varela (born 1952), Argentine tango singer Alan Varela (born 2001), Argentine footballer Alberto Varela (born 1940), Uruguayan fencer Alejandro Varela (born 1979), Spanish footballer Alejandro Varela (born 1979), American fiction writer Amancio (footballer), full name Amancio Amaro Varela (1939–2023), Spanish footballer Ângelo Varela (born 1980), Portuguese f.
What are the origins of the name Ben Varela?
The name Ben Varela combines two different traditions: the first name Ben has Arabic roots, while the surname Varela originates from Spanish.
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