Ben vs Quentin

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 #789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fifth, born fifth"

Origin: Latin

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Ben Rank #802

Quentin Rank #789

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Quentin more popular?

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Quentin mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Ben and Quentin boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.