Ben vs Finlay

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 #2,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white warrior, fair hero"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Australian

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Ben Rank #802

Finlay Rank #2,476

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #2476 for Finlay.

Is Ben or Finlay more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Finlay at #2476 in the United States.

What do Ben and Finlay mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Finlay means "white warrior, fair hero" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ben and Finlay boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Finlay is primarily a boy name.