Benton vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Benton Rank #1,310

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Nova mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Benton and Nova boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.