Benny vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Benny Rank #892

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Benny or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Benjamin mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benny and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.