Benjamin vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

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Benjamin Rank #11

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #11 for Benjamin.

Is Benjamin or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Benjamin at #11 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Elijah mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benjamin and Elijah boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.