Ben vs Jedidiah

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 #811 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God's darling"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ben Rank #802

Jedidiah Rank #811

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #811 for Jedidiah.

Is Ben or Jedidiah more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Jedidiah at #811 in the United States.

What do Ben and Jedidiah mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Jedidiah means "God's darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Jedidiah boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Jedidiah is primarily a boy name.