Benjamin vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Benjamin Rank #11

John Rank #21

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #21 for John.

Is Benjamin or John more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and John mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benjamin and John boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.