Benton vs Obadiah

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 #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

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Benton Rank #1,310

Obadiah Rank #1,416

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Is Benton or Obadiah more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Benton and Obadiah mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benton and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.