Bernard vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Benton mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Bernard and Benton boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.