Benton vs Linus

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 #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Benton Rank #1,310

Linus Rank #1,423

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Benton or Linus more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Benton and Linus mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Benton and Linus boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.