Benton vs Derick

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 #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Benton Rank #1,310

Derick Rank #1,436

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Benton or Derick more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Benton and Derick mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Benton and Derick boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.