Benedict vs Benny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benedict

Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Benedict Rank #915

Benny Rank #892

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Benedict or Benny more popular?

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Benedict and Benny mean?

Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin). Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benedict and Benny boy or girl names?

Benedict is primarily a boy name. Benny is primarily a boy name.