Ben vs Trey

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 #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

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Ben Rank #802

Trey Rank #790

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Trey more popular?

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Trey mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Ben and Trey boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.