Benjamin vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Benjamin Rank #11

Jonathan Rank #83

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Benjamin or Jonathan more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Jonathan mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Benjamin and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.