Benji vs Smith

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
Full profile for Benji →

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,580
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Smithy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Smith →

Popularity Comparison

Benji Rank #1,629
Smith Rank #1,580

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 vs #1629 for Benji.

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

Smith ___

  • Smith James
  • Smith Cole
  • Smith Lee
  • Smith Reid
  • Smith Grant
  • Smith Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benji

Maisie Charlie Rosie Leo Teddy

If you choose Smith

Hunter Fletcher Cooper Tanner Parker

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benji or Smith more popular?

Smith is more popular, ranked #1580 compared to Benji at #1629 in the United States.

What do Benji and Smith mean?

Benji means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin).

Are Benji and Smith boy or girl names?

Benji is primarily a boy name. Smith is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Smith vs Benji Benji vs Ishmael Benji vs Tyrell Benji vs Wolf Benji vs Destin
← Full profile: Benji ← Full profile: Smith Browse all baby names