Ben vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew German Dutch American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Ben Rank #802

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Harry mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ben and Harry boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.