Benton vs Niam

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 #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Benton Rank #1,310

Niam Rank #1,435

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Benton or Niam more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Benton and Niam mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Benton and Niam boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.