Ben vs Heath

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 #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Ben Rank #802

Heath Rank #852

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Ben or Heath more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Ben and Heath mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Ben and Heath boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.