Benton vs Monroe

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 #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Benton Rank #1,310

Monroe Rank #1,282

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Monroe more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Monroe mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Benton and Monroe boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.