Benji vs Ryu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benji

Boy #1,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

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Benji Rank #1,629

Ryu Rank #1,451

Ryu is more popular, ranked #1451 vs #1629 for Benji.

Is Benji or Ryu more popular?

Ryu is more popular, ranked #1451 compared to Benji at #1629 in the United States.

What do Benji and Ryu mean?

Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin).

Are Benji and Ryu boy or girl names?

Benji is primarily a boy name. Ryu is primarily a boy name.