Ben vs Neo

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 #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

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Ben Rank #802

Neo Rank #972

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Ben or Neo more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Ben and Neo mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Ben and Neo boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.