Gerald vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish 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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Gerald Rank #1,168

Benton Rank #1,310

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Gerald or Benton more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Benton mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Gerald and Benton boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.