Jerome vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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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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Jerome Rank #1,341

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Jerome or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Benton mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Jerome and Benton boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.