Obadiah vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obadiah

Boy #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan 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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Obadiah Rank #1,416

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1416 for Obadiah.

Is Obadiah or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Obadiah at #1416 in the United States.

What do Obadiah and Benton mean?

Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Obadiah and Benton boy or girl names?

Obadiah is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.