79
Morality
74
Success
71
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
74
Morality
79▲
Health
55▼
Warmth
71
Cheerfulness
67
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
76♂
Ben Name Personality
Ben is a name that inspires trust. It carries strong associations with integrity, loyalty, and dependability. With exceptionally strong morality (79/100) paired with equally impressive success (74/100), Ben creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Ben scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic5.6
Mature3.8
Formal3.5
Upper Class3.6
Urban3.2
Wholesome7.5
Strong7.5
Refined6.2
Strange4.3
Simple6.6
Serious4.3
Nerdy5.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 396 ratings.
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Famous People Named Ben
- Ben FranklinUS Founding Father, polymath
- Ben AffleckActor, director, Oscar winner
- Ben StillerActor, comedian, director
- Ben KingsleyOscar-winning actor, Gandhi
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ben
What does the name Ben say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Ben scores highest in Morality (79/100) and lowest in Health (55/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in morality and high in health.
Is Ben a boy name?▾
Ben is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (74), Warmth (71), Morality (79), Health (55), and Cheerfulness (67).
What is the Success rating for the name Ben?▾
Ben has a Success rating of 74 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Ben sound?▾
Ben has a Warmth rating of 71 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Ben compare to other names?▾
Ben's strongest dimension is Morality at 79/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Ben with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Ben?▾
Notable people named Ben include Ben Franklin, Ben Affleck, Ben Stiller and Ben Kingsley. Name Halo lists 4 famous Bens with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.