Cam vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish 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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Cam Rank #1,426

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1426 for Cam.

Is Cam or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Cam and Benton mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Cam and Benton boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.