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Ben is also a short form of Reuben.

As mentioned, the word "Ben" means "son" in Hebrew. Similar to other cultures, ancient Hebrew also lacked last names, and a child would recieve his father's name as a last name with the word "Ben" attached to it. Ex: King David's father was Yishay (Jesse). Thereore, David's full name was David Ben-Yishay (David son-of-Yishay).

Nowdays, this beautiful tradition is no longer a part of Jewish or Hebrew culture, but last names containing "Ben" are very common. For example, David Ben-Guryon - Israel's first Prime-minister (who was born as David Green and later changed his name).

In other cases, the initial "Ben" is being used for first names such as Ben-Zion. A famous one is Ben-Zion Netanyahu, father of Benjamin Netanyahu - Israel's former P.M. and current minister of finance.

Ben Kenobi: alias of Obi-Wan Kenobi (he used the name while hiding out on Tatooine from the Empire).

Actor Ben (Benjamin) Affleck is a famous bearer.

"Ben" is the name of a song by Michael Jackson.

Ben means "feces" in Japanese.

Ben Jelin is a famous musician.

Ben means horseradish tree in Spanish.

Way too common! I know at least 30 Bens in my whole school!

My impression of Ben is that it isn't too common but it isn't too out there! Benjamin is a wonderful name! I would rather name my son Benjamin and call him Ben than naming him Benedict! Even though Benedict is a nice name Benjamin just rolls off of your tongue and is really easy to grow up with! Of course it's my boyfriend's name! LOL!

Good name, makes me think of a man who is strong but in this fatherly type of way. Like his whole life he was always more responsible and good-hearted. It is also a very driven and intelligent name.

I don't really like this name, but the drummer from The Fray is named Ben. I love The Fray and he is really hot, so this name is growing on me.

Ben Gates is the main character in the movie "National Treasure."

I am told that Ben means "coffee" in Arabic.

Ben is a nice strong name for a boy. I like it as a nickname for Benjamin or Bennett.

Ben Gibbard is the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service.

Ben Taylor (born Benjamin Simon Taylor on January 22, 1977) is a musician and actor. Ben is the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon.
Ben's official site: www.bentaylorband.com

This is my name, I like it. It doesn't seem too common to me; there was only like one other Ben at my high school. Unfortunately, we had the same last initial. :/

Gaelic : the Scottish word for mountain.

Ben is such a bland boring name, if it were my name I would have to change it by deedpoll, with so many fantastic names to choose from - why Ben?

It's an ok name, but I personally think it's too common. This is the name of the main character in National Treasure, and also one of the characters in Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke.

Ben Jackson, a companion to the first and second Doctors on "Doctor Who".

Playwright and poet Ben (Benjamin) Jonson was a contemporary of Shakespeare.

Ben is the name of the main character in CartoonNetwork's Ben 10.

Ben Barnes is a British stage actor. He has also been in several movies including The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

Actor Ben Stiller, best know for his role in "Night at the Museum".

Ben is a solid name but so very ordinary. I'm fond of this name, but it doesn't stand out, so I wouldn't be likely to use it.

A famous bearer of the name is Ben Rothlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ben Walton was the son of John and Olivia Walton on the tv show the Waltons. In one of the later seasons, he married a girl named Cindy and they have a baby.

I have a friend named Ben he is a drummer for a garage band, he's one of those shaggy haired musicians so now whenever I hear this name I think of a another person like Ben, but I also think of a nice person. I also like how this name isn't to show-offy or too simple.

Whilst Ben is a nickname for Benjamin or Benedict, it can also be a nickname for Beniah, Bentley, Benson or Rueben.

It also isn't too uncommon to see Ben given as a name alone.

A great nickname j'so long that your surname is not "Dover."

AFL player Ben Cousins is a famous bearer. He played for the West Coast Eagles and Richmond.

This name transcends time and age. I imagine this name will work for a boy at any age. From young childhood, to teenager, to young adult... It will all fit and its just a great strong name.

I love this name. My friend's name is Ben and he is just the greatest guy. So yeah all the guys named Ben I have met (2) are really great. I've never met a Ben I didn't like :)

I really like it as a nickname to Ebenezer :)

Ben is Daniel Roche's character in Outnumbered.

Wow, this was in the top 100 at one time in the US! I love it as a nickname for Benjamin, Bennett, or less commonly benson, but as a full name it's too minimalist to me. I'd go with Benjamin as see what he prefers to be called :)