Boston vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boston Rank #628

Benton Rank #1,310

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Boston or Benton more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Boston and Benton mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Boston and Benton boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.