Ward vs Bently

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow of bent grass"

Origin: Old English

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Ward Rank #3,309

Bently Rank #3,114

Bently is more popular, ranked #3114 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Ward or Bently more popular?

Bently is more popular, ranked #3114 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and Bently mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Bently means "meadow of bent grass" (Old English origin).

Are Ward and Bently boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Bently is primarily a boy name.