Benton vs Kye

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 #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Benton Rank #1,310

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Kye mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Benton and Kye boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.