Hayden vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hayden Rank #154

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Hayden or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Benjamin mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayden and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.