Bentley vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bentley

Boy #201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"clearing of coarse grass"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Bentley Rank #201

Richard Rank #232

Bentley is more popular, ranked #201 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Bentley or Richard more popular?

Bentley is more popular, ranked #201 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Bentley and Richard mean?

Bentley means "clearing of coarse grass" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Bentley and Richard boy or girl names?

Bentley is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.