Ben vs Danny

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 #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Ben Rank #802

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Danny mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Ben and Danny boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.