Ben vs Chris

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 #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Ben Rank #802

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Chris mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Ben and Chris boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.