Gary vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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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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Gary Rank #1,133

Benton Rank #1,310

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Gary or Benton more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Gary and Benton mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Gary and Benton boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.