Benson vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Benson Rank #436

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Stephen mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Benson and Stephen boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.