Benjamin vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Benjamin Rank #11

Samuel Rank #17

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #17 for Samuel.

Is Benjamin or Samuel more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Samuel mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benjamin and Samuel boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.