Benton vs Kenan

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 #1,134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"possession, acquisition"

Origin: Hebrew

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Benton Rank #1,310

Kenan Rank #1,134

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Kenan more popular?

Kenan is more popular, ranked #1134 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Kenan mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Kenan means "possession, acquisition" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benton and Kenan boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Kenan is primarily a boy name.