Emmett vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emmett Rank #119

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #119 for Emmett.

Is Emmett or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Emmett at #119 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Benjamin mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmett and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.