John vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #21 for John.

Is John or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do John and Benjamin mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Benjamin boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.