Benton vs Cru

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 #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

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Benton Rank #1,310

Cru Rank #1,412

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Benton or Cru more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Benton and Cru mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Benton and Cru boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.