Benn is a Hebrew name meaning "blessed," derived from the word "bena" which means "son." It has historical significance, having been borne by biblical figures like Benjamin, an son of Jacob, and Bennelong, an Australian Aboriginal who interacted with British settlers. In literature, it appears in George Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four" as a character name. Today, Benn is used as a boy's name for its unique sound and meaningful origin.