Benjamin vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Benjamin Rank #11

Christopher Rank #61

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #61 for Christopher.

Is Benjamin or Christopher more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Christopher mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Benjamin and Christopher boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.