Benton vs Anson

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 #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Benton Rank #1,310

Anson Rank #1,396

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Benton or Anson more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Benton and Anson mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Benton and Anson boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.