Bentzion vs Elimelech

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bentzion

Boy #2,786 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of excellence, son of distinction"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,786
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Benzi, Benny, Ben

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bentzion Rank #2,786
Elimelech Rank #2,727

Elimelech is more popular, ranked #2727 vs #2786 for Bentzion.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bentzion ___

  • Bentzion Chaim
  • Bentzion Dov
  • Bentzion Moshe
  • Bentzion Avraham
  • Bentzion Yitzchak
  • Bentzion Noam

Elimelech ___

  • Elimelech Yosef
  • Elimelech Moshe
  • Elimelech Aaron
  • Elimelech David
  • Elimelech Avraham
  • Elimelech Shimon

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bentzion

Menachem Yosef Rivka Leah Devorah

If you choose Elimelech

Naomi Ruth Boaz Mahlon Chilion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentzion or Elimelech more popular?

Elimelech is more popular, ranked #2727 compared to Bentzion at #2786 in the United States.

What do Bentzion and Elimelech mean?

Bentzion means "son of excellence, son of distinction" (Hebrew origin). Elimelech means "my God is king" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bentzion and Elimelech boy or girl names?

Bentzion is primarily a boy name. Elimelech is primarily a boy name.

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