Wren vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

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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Wren Rank #1,027

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #1027 for Wren.

Is Wren or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Wren at #1027 in the United States.

What do Wren and Ben mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wren and Ben boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.