Benjamin Fishel

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Benjamin Fishel — son of the right hand
405K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Benjamin Fishel 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 Fishel: Craig Fishel, American politician Danielle Fishel (born 1981), American actress, director, and model Dick Fishel (1909–1972), American football player Ed Fishel (1914–1999), American lifelong artist, historian, war correspondent and magazine editor Elizabeth Fishel, journalist and author Greg Fishel (born 1957), American meteorologist Haim Fishel Epstein (1874–1942), Lithuanian-American rabbi John Fishel (born 1962), American baseball player Leo Fishel (1877–1960), baseball player Matt Fishel, British singer, songwriter, musician, music producer and record label owner Mia Fishel (born 2001), A. 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: Fishel

English

Craig Fishel, American politician Danielle Fishel (born 1981), American actress, director, and model Dick Fishel (1909–1972), American football player Ed Fishel (1914–1999), American lifelong artist, historian, war correspondent and magazine editor Elizabeth Fishel, journalist and author Greg Fishel (born 1957), American meteorologist Haim Fishel Epstein (1874–1942), Lithuanian-American rabbi John Fishel (born 1962), American baseball player Leo Fishel (1877–1960), baseball player Matt Fishel, British singer, songwriter, musician, music producer and record label owner Mia Fishel (born 2001), A.

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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 Fishel

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 Fishel:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Personality Number

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

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 Fishel?
The surname Fishel originates from English. Craig Fishel, American politician Danielle Fishel (born 1981), American actress, director, and model Dick Fishel (1909–1972), American football player Ed Fishel (1914–1999), American lifelong artist, historian, war correspondent and magazine editor Elizabeth Fishel, journalist and author Greg Fishel (born 1957), American meteorologist Haim Fishel Epstein (1874–1942), Lithuanian-American rabbi John Fishel (born 1962), American baseball player Leo Fishel (1877–1960), baseball player Matt Fishel, British singer, songwriter, musician, music producer and record label owner Mia Fishel (born 2001), A.
What are the origins of the name Benjamin Fishel?
The name Benjamin Fishel combines two different traditions: the first name Benjamin has Hebrew roots, while the surname Fishel originates from English.
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