Sebastian vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sebastian

Boy #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"from Sebastia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sebastian Rank #14

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #14 for Sebastian.

Is Sebastian or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Sebastian at #14 in the United States.

What do Sebastian and Benjamin mean?

Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sebastian and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Sebastian is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.