Benton vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Benton Rank #1,310

Ross Rank #1,362

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Benton or Ross more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Benton and Ross mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Benton and Ross boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.