Benjamin is a popular given name for males, derived from Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין‎, Binyāmīn, translating as 'son of the right [hand]' in both Hebrew and Arabic languages, although in the Samaritan Pentateuch the name appears as Binyaamem: 'son of my days'.

Like many biblical names, it is popular in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths alike, having many variant forms in other languages.

Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings.

Both of these usages derive from the biblical son of Jacob of that name, who occupied that position in his family.

Notable people with the name Benjamin or its variant spellings include: