Benzion
Benzion: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Benzion
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew בֶּנְצִיּוֹן (Bentsiyón), a compound of בֶּן (ben) + צִיּוֹן (Tsiyón), literally “son of Zion”.
How popular is Benzion?
Since 1880, 1,084 boys in the U.S. have been named Benzion. Its highest rank for boys was #2120 in 1985. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Benzion
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Benzion FAQ
What does the name Benzion mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew בֶּנְצִיּוֹן (Bentsiyón), a compound of בֶּן (ben) + צִיּוֹן (Tsiyón), literally “son of Zion”.
What is the origin of the name Benzion?
Benzion is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Benzion?
Since 1880, 1,084 boys in the U.S. have been named Benzion. Its highest rank for boys was #2120 in 1985. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Benzion a boy or girl name?
Benzion is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,084 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.