Ben vs Henrik

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 #921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Ben Rank #802

Henrik Rank #921

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #921 for Henrik.

Is Ben or Henrik more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Henrik at #921 in the United States.

What do Ben and Henrik mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Henrik means "home ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Ben and Henrik boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Henrik is primarily a boy name.