Ross vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English 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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Ross Rank #1,362

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Benton mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and Benton boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.