Ben vs Zeke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

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

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew German Dutch American

✓ All Clear

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

45 High Risk

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Ben Rank #802

Zeke Rank #732

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Zeke more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Zeke mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Zeke boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Zeke is primarily a boy name.