Nova vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin 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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Nova Rank #1,180

Benton Rank #1,310

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Nova or Benton more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Nova and Benton mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Nova and Benton boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.