Allen vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Allen Rank #574

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Benson mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Allen and Benson boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.