Ben vs Meir

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 #916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining, luminous"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ben Rank #802

Meir Rank #916

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #916 for Meir.

Is Ben or Meir more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Meir at #916 in the United States.

What do Ben and Meir mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Meir means "shining, luminous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Meir boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Meir is primarily a boy name.