Ben vs Benedict

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 #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

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Ben Rank #802

Benedict Rank #915

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Ben or Benedict more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Ben and Benedict mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin).

Are Ben and Benedict boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Benedict is primarily a boy name.