Benjamin vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Benjamin Rank #11

George Rank #123

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #123 for George.

Is Benjamin or George more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and George mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Benjamin and George boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.