Ben

Ben is a short form of Benjamin or, less commonly, Benedict, both rooted in Hebrew and Latin respectively. As an independent given name it has been in regular use in English-speaking countries since at least the medieval period, gaining particular familiarity through the many prominent bearers of the longer forms. The name is common across English, German, and Dutch traditions, where it functions both as a given name in its own right and as an everyday nickname. Related forms include Benjamin, Benedict, and Benny.