Benjamin vs Amir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

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Benjamin Rank #11

Amir Rank #95

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #95 for Amir.

Is Benjamin or Amir more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Amir at #95 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Amir mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin).

Are Benjamin and Amir boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Amir is primarily a boy name.