Ben vs Kaiser

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Benny, Benji

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ben Rank #802
Kaiser Rank #798

Kaiser is more popular, ranked #798 vs #802 for Ben.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ben ___

  • Ben James
  • Ben Alexander
  • Ben Oliver
  • Ben Thomas
  • Ben William
  • Ben Samuel

Kaiser ___

  • Kaiser James
  • Kaiser William
  • Kaiser Alexander
  • Kaiser Tobias
  • Kaiser Leon
  • Kaiser Conrad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ben

Sam Eli Nora Lucy Max

If you choose Kaiser

Rex Magnus Cassius Empress Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben or Kaiser more popular?

Kaiser is more popular, ranked #798 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Kaiser mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Kaiser means "emperor, caesar" (German/Latin origin).

Are Ben and Kaiser boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Kaiser is primarily a boy name.

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