Benton
Benton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɛn.tən/
Meaning and origin of Benton
Root meaning: “bean”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From either Old English bēan (“bean”) or *beonet (“bentgrass”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
How popular is Benton?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 10,415 boys in the U.S. have been named Benton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14067 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #413 in 1883. In 2025, 104 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Benton FAQ
What does the name Benton mean?
Benton traces back to a root meaning "bean". A male given name transferred from the surname. From either Old English bēan (“bean”) or *beonet (“bentgrass”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
What is the origin of the name Benton?
Benton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Benton?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 10,415 boys in the U.S. have been named Benton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14067 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #413 in 1883. In 2025, 104 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Benton a boy or girl name?
Benton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6 girls and 10,415 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.