Wren vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Girl #213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small bird (the wren)"

Origin: Old English (wrenna)

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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 #213

Ben Rank #802

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Wren or Ben more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Wren and Ben mean?

Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) 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 girl name. Ben is primarily a boy name.