Benson vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Benson Rank #436

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Steven mean?

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

Are Benson and Steven boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.