Benton vs Eliot

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 #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

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Benton Rank #1,310

Eliot Rank #1,377

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Is Benton or Eliot more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Benton and Eliot mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin).

Are Benton and Eliot boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Eliot is primarily a boy name.