Arden vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Arden Rank #946

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #946 for Arden.

Is Arden or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Arden and Ben mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arden and Ben boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.