Benjamin vs Justin
Benjamin and Justin compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New Zealand · Boys
In 2004, Benjamin was ranked #3 and Justin #100 among boys in New Zealand.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2010, Benjamin was ranked #16 and Justin #90 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Norway · Boys
In 2017, Benjamin was ranked #25 and Justin #454 among boys in Norway.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Benjamin was ranked #61 and Justin #735 among boys in England and Wales.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2021, Benjamin was ranked #73 and Justin #295 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Benjamin was ranked #78 and Justin #727 among boys in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Benjamin was ranked #83 and Justin #402 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Benjamin and Justin over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Benjamin and Justin over time
Benjamin and Justin appear together in 6 published lists, across 211 years of shared records. Benjamin held the stronger position in more years in 6 of them, Justin in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 3 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Benjamin reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Justin in 2. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1973, Benjamin moved ahead of Justin in New South Wales, Australia · Boys — #32 and #29 the year before became #27 and #30.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Benjamin and Justin changed places 5 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1964 and 2025, ending at #83 and #402.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 42 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Benjamin and Justin averaged 33.1 places apart, ending at #16 and #90.
- Mirrored each other
Over 31 shared years in New Zealand · Boys, Benjamin rose about as far as Justin fell — from #96 and #54 in 1970 to #3 and #100 in 2004.
- Longest-running competitions
Benjamin and Justin were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #61 and #735.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Benjamin #6 in 2002, Justin #154 in 2003.
- Started together, ended far apart
In 1964 they stood at #139 and #139 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 0 places apart; by 2025 they were #83 and #402.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys62 shared years, 1964–2025
Benjamin held the stronger position in 37 of those years, Justin in 24.
Highest recorded here: Benjamin #50 in 2020, Justin #80 in 1974.
The order changed in 1991: Benjamin moved ahead. In 1990 they stood at #117 and #107; by 1991 that had become #103 and #133.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Benjamin #83, Justin #402.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys42 shared years, 1968–2010
Benjamin held the stronger position in 37 of those years, Justin in 5.
Highest recorded here: Benjamin #5 in 1977, Justin #24 in 1990.
The order changed in 1973: Benjamin moved ahead. In 1972 they stood at #32 and #29; by 1973 that had become #27 and #30.
Most recent shared year, 2010: Benjamin #16, Justin #90.
New Zealand · Boys31 shared years, 1970–2004
Benjamin held the stronger position in 24 of those years, Justin in 7.
Highest recorded here: Benjamin #3 in 2004, Justin #24 in 1975.
The order changed in 1977: Benjamin moved ahead. In 1976 they stood at #26 and #24; by 1977 that had become #22 and #30.
Most recent shared year, 2004: Benjamin #3, Justin #100.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Benjamin held the stronger position in 30 of those years, Justin in 0.
Highest recorded here: Benjamin #6 in 2002, Justin #154 in 2003.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Benjamin #61, Justin #735.
Norway · Boys26 shared years, 1969–2017
Benjamin held the stronger position in 26 of those years, Justin in 0.
Highest recorded here: Benjamin #16 in 2006, Justin #299 in 2010.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2017: Benjamin #25, Justin #454.
Northern Ireland · Boys20 shared years, 1997–2021
Benjamin held the stronger position in 20 of those years, Justin in 0.
Highest recorded here: Benjamin #22 in 2002, Justin #103 in 2002.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2021: Benjamin #73, Justin #295.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Benjamin
Pairs where Benjamin shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Benjamin vs Graham
In 1964 they stood at #139 and #129 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 10 places apart; by 2023 they were #71 and #770.
Benjamin · Graham · 54 shared years, 1964–2023 · Started together, ended far apart
- Benjamin vs Ross
In 1997 they stood at #37 and #30 in Northern Ireland · Boys, 7 places apart; by 2023 they were #73 and #395.
Benjamin · Ross · 27 shared years, 1997–2023 · Started together, ended far apart
- Benjamin vs Einar
Over 61 shared years in Norway · Boys, Benjamin rose about as far as Einar fell — from #345 and #27 in 1950 to #48 and #57 in 2025.
Benjamin · Einar · 61 shared years, 1950–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Benjamin vs Espen
Over 61 shared years in Norway · Boys, Benjamin rose about as far as Espen fell — from #345 and #260 in 1950 to #48 and #430 in 2025.
Benjamin · Espen · 61 shared years, 1950–2025 · Mirrored each other
Other comparisons involving Justin
Pairs where Justin shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- George vs Justin
George and Justin changed places 18 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1964 and 2025, ending at #112 and #402.
George · Justin · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Oliver vs Justin
Oliver and Justin changed places 16 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1964 and 2025, ending at #18 and #402.
Oliver · Justin · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Henry vs Justin
Henry and Justin changed places 14 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1964 and 2025, ending at #76 and #402.
Henry · Justin · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Marcus vs Justin
Marcus and Justin changed places 14 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1964 and 2025, ending at #232 and #402.
Marcus · Justin · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — started together, ended far apart.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs from Republic of Ireland lists
Pairs measured inside Republic of Ireland's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Grace vs Sinead
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #109 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2022 they were #2 and #905.
Grace · Sinead · 58 shared years, 1964–2022 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Therese
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #127 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2015 they were #8 and #896.
Grace · Therese · 51 shared years, 1964–2015 · Started together, ended far apart
- Sarah vs Lorraine
In 1964 they stood at #46 and #47 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2018 they were #21 and #896.
Sarah · Lorraine · 50 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Pamela
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #116 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2017 they were #3 and #873.
Grace · Pamela · 46 shared years, 1964–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Hayley vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #57 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #478 and #4867.
Hayley · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Natalie vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #42 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #634 and #4867.
Natalie · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jennifer vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #54 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #4867.
Jennifer · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Lily vs Nicola
In 1996 they stood at #85 and #87 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #2 and #4201.
Lily · Nicola · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Benjamin | Justin |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Commonly interpreted as 'son of the right hand', with the underlying literal sense being 'son of the south' (since 'right' indicated the southerly direction in the biblical east-facing orientation convention). | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Biblical Hebrew | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/ | |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | New South Wales, Australia · Boys #46 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #402 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Benjamin has a recorded origin (Biblical Hebrew); Justin does not have one recorded yet.
- Benjamin has 3 syllables, compared with 2 for Justin.
- A meaning is recorded for Benjamin; Justin doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Benjamin
Popularity journey
First recorded1950
First recorded at #345 among boys in Norway in 1950 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1970–2023
Highest recorded position: #3 among boys in New Zealand, in 2003 (recorded 1970–2023).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #61 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Justin
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #139 among boys in Republic of Ireland in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Highest recorded1966–2010
Highest recorded position: #24 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1990 (recorded 1966–2010).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #735 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys