Benson vs Omi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omi

Girl #14,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Japanese Nigerian Yoruba American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,105
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Benson Rank #436
Omi Rank #14,105

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #14105 for Omi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benson ___

  • Benson James
  • Benson Cole
  • Benson Reid
  • Benson Thomas
  • Benson Lee
  • Benson Grant

Omi ___

  • Omi Grace
  • Omi Marie
  • Omi Joy
  • Omi Suki
  • Omi Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benson

Harrison Fletcher Emery Weston Nora

If you choose Omi

Yuki Mia Kemi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benson or Omi more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Omi at #14105 in the United States.

What do Benson and Omi mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Omi means "water" (Yoruba origin).

Are Benson and Omi boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Omi is primarily a girl name.

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