Benton vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benton

Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Benton Rank #1,310

Barry Rank #1,421

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Benton or Barry more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Benton and Barry mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Benton and Barry boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.