Richard vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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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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Richard Rank #232

Benton Rank #1,310

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Richard or Benton more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Richard and Benton mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Benton boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.