Benny vs Benedict

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

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Benny Rank #892

Benedict Rank #915

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Benny or Benedict more popular?

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Benny and Benedict mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin).

Are Benny and Benedict boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Benedict is primarily a boy name.