Benji vs Rico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benji

Boy #1,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,629
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ben, Bey, Beie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Rico

Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,698
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benji Rank #1,629
Rico Rank #1,698

Benji is more popular, ranked #1629 vs #1698 for Rico.

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

Rico ___

  • Rico James
  • Rico Santos
  • Rico Alejandro
  • Rico Cruz
  • Rico Mateo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benji

Maisie Charlie Rosie Leo Teddy

If you choose Rico

Nico Marco Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benji or Rico more popular?

Benji is more popular, ranked #1629 compared to Rico at #1698 in the United States.

What do Benji and Rico mean?

Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin).

Are Benji and Rico boy or girl names?

Benji is primarily a boy name. Rico is primarily a boy name.

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