Benton vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Benton Rank #1,310

Genesis Rank #1,149

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Genesis more popular?

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Genesis mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Benton and Genesis boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.