Benton vs Ansel

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 #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Benton Rank #1,310

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Ansel mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Benton and Ansel boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.