Benjamin Faulkner

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Benjamin Faulkner — son of the right hand
405K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Benjamin Faulkner is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Benjamin is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Binyamin (בִּנְיָמִין), meaning "son of the right hand." Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The surname Faulkner: Faulkner is a name variant of the English surname Falconer. It is of medieval origin taken from Old French Faulconnier, "falcon trainer". It can also be used as a first name or as a middle name. People with the surname Bruce Faulkner Caputo (born 1943), American politician Fred Faulkner Lester (1926–1945), United States Navy sailor, Medal of Honor recipient George Faulkner Wetherbee (1851–1920), American painter Fictional characters with the surname Adam Faulkner (Saw), character from the Saw film series Anne Faulkner, character of the series Paradox Live Bjorn Faulkner, protagonist of the 193. Benjamin is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 405K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Benjamin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Benjamin

Meaning: son of the right hand

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Binyamin (בִּנְיָמִין), meaning "son of the right hand." Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.

Surname: Faulkner

French

Faulkner is a name variant of the English surname Falconer. It is of medieval origin taken from Old French Faulconnier, "falcon trainer". It can also be used as a first name or as a middle name. People with the surname Bruce Faulkner Caputo (born 1943), American politician Fred Faulkner Lester (1926–1945), United States Navy sailor, Medal of Honor recipient George Faulkner Wetherbee (1851–1920), American painter Fictional characters with the surname Adam Faulkner (Saw), character from the Saw film series Anne Faulkner, character of the series Paradox Live Bjorn Faulkner, protagonist of the 193.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 16%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Benjamin Faulkner

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 Benjamin Faulkner:

3
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Benjamin?
The first name Benjamin originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Binyamin (בִּנְיָמִין), meaning "son of the right hand." Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.
When was Benjamin most popular?
The name Benjamin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Faulkner?
The surname Faulkner originates from French. Faulkner is a name variant of the English surname Falconer. It is of medieval origin taken from Old French Faulconnier, "falcon trainer". It can also be used as a first name or as a middle name. People with the surname Bruce Faulkner Caputo (born 1943), American politician Fred Faulkner Lester (1926–1945), United States Navy sailor, Medal of Honor recipient George Faulkner Wetherbee (1851–1920), American painter Fictional characters with the surname Adam Faulkner (Saw), character from the Saw film series Anne Faulkner, character of the series Paradox Live Bjorn Faulkner, protagonist of the 193.
What are the origins of the name Benjamin Faulkner?
The name Benjamin Faulkner combines two different traditions: the first name Benjamin has Hebrew roots, while the surname Faulkner originates from French.
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