Benson vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Benson Rank #436

Alexis Rank #485

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #485 for Alexis.

Is Benson or Alexis more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Benson and Alexis mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Benson and Alexis boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.