Ben vs Judson

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 #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

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Ben Rank #802

Judson Rank #957

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #957 for Judson.

Is Ben or Judson more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Ben and Judson mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin).

Are Ben and Judson boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Judson is primarily a boy name.