Benton vs Ulysses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benton

Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

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Benton Rank #1,310

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Benton or Ulysses more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Ulysses mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Benton and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.