Benton vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Benton Rank #1,310

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Gerald mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Benton and Gerald boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.