Search names
Benen
OriginIrish
Meaning"mild"
About Benen
This name of an ancient Irish saint -- a favorite disciple of Saint Patrick -- could be an option for parents in search of a more distinctive alternative to Brendan or Aidan.
Pronounced BEN-en.
As of October 2026, Benen ranked #8839 in US births in 2020 SSA, peaked at #6695 in 2005.
Editor: Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Similar names
These 20 names were selected by our users looking for other names like Benen.
- Brinley
- Merrit
- Conlan
- Duald
- Curran
- Auley
- Kaarlo
- Kennon
- Branigan
- Cavan
- Loman
- Calihan
- Colum
- Daman
- Lathan
- Becan
- Dáivi
- Ellary
- Cork
- Beacan
Benen on lists
Save Benen
Save to list