Ben vs Yitzchok

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

Yitzchok

Boy #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ben Rank #802
Yitzchok Rank #961

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #961 for Yitzchok.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben or Yitzchok more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Yitzchok at #961 in the United States.

What do Ben and Yitzchok mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.

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