Benton vs Kit

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 #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Benton Rank #1,310

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Kit mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Benton and Kit boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.