West vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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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West Rank #1,339

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Benton mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are West and Benton boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.