Benton vs Gary

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 #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Benton Rank #1,310

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Gary mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Benton and Gary boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.