Ryu vs Benji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryu

Boy #1,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flow, current, stream"

Origin: Japanese

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Boy #1,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ryu Rank #1,451

Benji Rank #1,629

Ryu is more popular, ranked #1451 vs #1629 for Benji.

Is Ryu or Benji more popular?

Ryu is more popular, ranked #1451 compared to Benji at #1629 in the United States.

What do Ryu and Benji mean?

Ryu means "flow, current, stream" (Japanese origin). Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ryu and Benji boy or girl names?

Ryu is primarily a boy name. Benji is primarily a boy name.