Heath vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Heath Rank #852

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Ben mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Heath and Ben boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.