Benton vs Rush

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 #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Benton Rank #1,310

Rush Rank #1,496

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Benton or Rush more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Benton and Rush mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Benton and Rush boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.