Benton vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benton

Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Benton Rank #1,310

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Merrick mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Benton and Merrick boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.