Beny is of Hebrew origin, meaning "son." It is a shortened form of Benjamin, which translates to "son of the south" or "right hand son." This name has biblical roots, as Benjamin was one of Jacob's twelve sons in the Old Testament. In recent years, Beny has been used independently rather than just as a nickname for Benjamin.
The name Beny experienced a notable increase in popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s, with a peak of seven births in 2006. However, it has since seen a decline, with no more than six births per year since then. Overall, there have been 38 children named Beny born between 1922 and 2009.