Benton vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benton

Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Benton Rank #1,310

Alder Rank #1,424

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Benton or Alder more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Benton and Alder mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Benton and Alder boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.