Benton vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Benton Rank #1,310

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Richard mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Benton and Richard boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.