Ben

Pronunciation: [ b-EHN ]

Girl Name #19,722 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ben is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHN.

Parents who love the name Ben often also consider Bertha, Bessie, Belle .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #19,722
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Bennett #1060 Bentley #1709 Bennie #4923

Also a Boy Name

Ben is also used as a boy name, ranked #802.

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Similar Names

Bertha Bessie Belle Beulah Betty Bettie Beatrice Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ben

Is Ben a boy or girl name?

Ben is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #19722. As a boy name, it is ranked #802. Ben is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ben?

Ben is pronounced b-EHN.

How popular is the name Ben?

Ben is currently ranked #19722 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Ben a common or rare name?

Ben is an uncommon name, ranked #19722 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ben

Ben is a girl name .

Is Ben a boy or girl name? Ben is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,722 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #802. Ben is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ben is currently ranked #19,722 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ben include Bennett, Bentley, Bennie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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