Benny vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Benny Rank #892

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Benny or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Chris mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Benny and Chris boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.