Roan vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roan

Boy #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish 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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Roan Rank #1,351

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1351 for Roan.

Is Roan or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Roan at #1351 in the United States.

What do Roan and Benton mean?

Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Roan and Benton boy or girl names?

Roan is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.