Benton vs Roan

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 #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Benton Rank #1,310

Roan Rank #1,351

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1351 for Roan.

Is Benton or Roan more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Roan at #1351 in the United States.

What do Benton and Roan mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Benton and Roan boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Roan is primarily a boy name.