Ben vs Arden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

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

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Ben Rank #802

Arden Rank #946

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

Is Ben or Arden more popular?

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

What do Ben and Arden mean?

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

Are Ben and Arden boy or girl names?

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