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Ben vs Wren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#802
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Wren

Girl #213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small bird (the wren)"

Origin: Old English (wrenna)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#213
Total SSA Count
1,442
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ben Rank #802
Wren Rank #213

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #802 for Ben.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Ben at #802 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 bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin).

Are Ben and Wren boy or girl names?

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

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