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Benjamín vs Sebastián

Which is more popular?
Benjamín is more popular than Sebastián today: about 9,762 US babies were given the name Benjamín in 2025, compared with 8,605 named Sebastián.
BenjamínSebastián
Meaning son of the right hand venerable, revered
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation ben-hah-MEEN seh-bah-stee-AHN
Syllables 3 3
First appeared18801881
Peak year1989 (15,733)2016 (10,309)
In 20259,7628,605
TrendSteadyRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Benjamín Sebastián
18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeBenjamínSebastián
2020s 64,922 53,454
2010s 134,509 86,688
2000s 137,309 53,866
1990s 133,939 14,599
1980s 141,366 2,839
1970s 81,332 1,413
1960s 25,609 1,113
1950s 23,833 500
1940s 17,184 574
1930s 14,613 774
1920s 21,028 1,231
1910s 17,310 838
1900s 4,009 89
1890s 4,460 43
1880s 5,407 34

What does Benjamín mean?

The Spanish form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand' (ben 'son' + yamin 'right hand', implying the south, or favor and strength). In Genesis he is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.

What does Sebastián mean?

The Spanish form of Sebastian, from the Latin Sebastianus 'from the city of Sebaste', whose name derives from the Greek sebastos 'venerable, revered' (the Greek equivalent of the imperial title Augustus). Borne by the early Christian martyr Saint Sebastian.

Frequently asked questions

Is Benjamín or Sebastián more popular?

Benjamín is more popular than Sebastián today: about 9,762 US babies were given the name Benjamín in 2025, compared with 8,605 named Sebastián.

What is the difference between Benjamín and Sebastián?

Benjamín means son of the right hand (spanish origin), while Sebastián means venerable, revered (spanish origin).

Which name is older, Benjamín or Sebastián?

In US records, Benjamín first appears in 1880 and Sebastián in 1881, so Benjamín has the longer recorded history.