Benton vs Cove

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 #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

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Benton Rank #1,310

Cove Rank #1,212

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Cove more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Cove mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Benton and Cove boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.