Benton vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Benton Rank #1,310

West Rank #1,339

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1339 for West.

Is Benton or West more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Benton and West mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Benton and West boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.