Benton vs Gilbert

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 #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Benton Rank #1,310

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Benton or Gilbert more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Benton and Gilbert mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Benton and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.