Benton vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Benton Rank #1,310

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Gideon mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benton and Gideon boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.