Ben vs Jon

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 #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ben Rank #802

Jon Rank #893

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Ben or Jon more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Ben and Jon mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Jon boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.