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Trey vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trey

Boy #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#790
Total SSA Count
317
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

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

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#802
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Trey Rank #790
Ben Rank #802

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 vs #802 for Ben.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trey or Ben more popular?

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Trey and Ben mean?

Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Trey and Ben boy or girl names?

Trey is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.

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