Benjamin vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Benjamin Rank #11

Theo Rank #80

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Benjamin or Theo more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Theo mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Benjamin and Theo boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.