Benny vs Neo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#892
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ben, Benji

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Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

Cultural Roots

American European African Setswana

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#972
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benny Rank #892
Neo Rank #972

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 vs #972 for Neo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benny ___

  • Benny James
  • Benny Lee
  • Benny Thomas
  • Benny Joseph
  • Benny Ray
  • Benny Dean

Neo ___

  • Neo James
  • Neo Cole
  • Neo Reign
  • Neo River
  • Neo Atlas
  • Neo Blaze

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benny

Tommy Charlie Freddie Millie Rosie

If you choose Neo

Trinity Zara Kai Nova Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benny or Neo more popular?

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Benny and Neo mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Benny and Neo boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.

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