Benson vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Benson Rank #436

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Simon mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benson and Simon boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.