Benno

Benno is a German boy's name. German short form of names containing "bear". Strong and distinctive.

How popular is Benno in the United States?

In 2024, 6 boys in the United States were named Benno, making it the 11,081st most popular boy's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 9,757th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 12 births.

Records for Benno go back to 1912, and 297 babies have been given the name since.

What Benno means and where it comes from

German short form of names containing "bear". Strong and distinctive.

Benno is of German origin, described as strong in style.

Is Benno a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 6 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Benno

  • Ben

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Benno

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Benno mean?

German short form of names containing "bear". Strong and distinctive.

Where does the name Benno come from?

Benno is of German origin, and is usually described as strong in style.

How popular is Benno in the United States?

In 2024, 6 boys in the United States were named Benno, making it the 11,081st most popular boy's name that year.

Is Benno a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 6 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Benno?

Ben is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Benno.

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