Benson vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Benson Rank #436

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Killian mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Benson and Killian boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.