Ben vs Wren

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 #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

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Ben Rank #802

Wren Rank #1,027

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #1027 for Wren.

Is Ben or Wren more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Wren at #1027 in the United States.

What do Ben and Wren mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin).

Are Ben and Wren boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Wren is primarily a boy name.