Harris vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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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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Harris Rank #1,322

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Harris or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Harris and Benton mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Harris and Benton boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.