Benton vs Markus

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 #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Benton Rank #1,310

Markus Rank #1,231

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Markus more popular?

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Markus mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Benton and Markus boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.