Meaning Derived from the Latin word meaning 'blessed' . It is also a pet form of the biblical name Ben or Benjamin, meaning 'son' or 'child of my right hand'. Origin of Benny Latin +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Alexander, Lee, Liam Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Benny BEN-ee Similar Names Benjamin Benjemin Ben Arnie Benjamine Ruban Matt Asher Ezra Jerry Year by Year Popularity of Benny