Fred vs Benji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Fred Rank #1,686

Benji Rank #1,629

Benji is more popular, ranked #1629 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Benji more popular?

Benji is more popular, ranked #1629 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Benji mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fred and Benji boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Benji is primarily a boy name.