Monroe vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish 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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Monroe Rank #1,282

Benton Rank #1,310

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Monroe or Benton more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Benton mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Monroe and Benton boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.