Benton vs Bernard

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 #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Benton Rank #1,310

Bernard Rank #1,320

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Benton or Bernard more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Benton and Bernard mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Benton and Bernard boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.