Ben vs Casper

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 #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

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Ben Rank #802

Casper Rank #881

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #881 for Casper.

Is Ben or Casper more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Ben and Casper mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Ben and Casper boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Casper is primarily a boy name.