Benton vs Bowie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benton

Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Benton Rank #1,310

Bowie Rank #1,211

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Bowie more popular?

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Bowie mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Benton and Bowie boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.