Benson vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Benson Rank #436

Philip Rank #522

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Benson or Philip more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Benson and Philip mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Benson and Philip boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.