Benson vs Cohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

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Benson Rank #436

Cohen Rank #239

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or Cohen more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Cohen mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Cohen means "priest" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benson and Cohen boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Cohen is primarily a boy name.