Benji vs Deegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dee, Deeg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benji Rank #1,629
Deegan Rank #1,678

Benji is more popular, ranked #1629 vs #1678 for Deegan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benji ___

  • Benji James
  • Benji Oliver
  • Benji William
  • Benji Cole
  • Benji Lee
  • Benji Thomas

Deegan ___

  • Deegan James
  • Deegan Patrick
  • Deegan Cole
  • Deegan Ryan
  • Deegan John
  • Deegan Quinn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benji

Maisie Charlie Rosie Leo Teddy

If you choose Deegan

Keegan Ronan Callum Regan Tiernan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benji or Deegan more popular?

Benji is more popular, ranked #1629 compared to Deegan at #1678 in the United States.

What do Benji and Deegan mean?

Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Benji and Deegan boy or girl names?

Benji is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.

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