Benten

Q: How popular is the name Benten?

Benten is ranked #14949 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ b-EHT-ihn ]

Boy Name #14,949 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Benten is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHT-ihn.

Parents who love the name Benten often also consider Onslow, Eremy, .

Popularity Over Time

#14,949

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,949
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Bentley #201 Benton #1310 Bentlee #1595 Bentzion #2786 Bently #3114 Bento #4549

Nicknames

Ben Bey Benie Bentie

Middle Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benten

Is Benten a boy or girl name?

Benten is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Benten?

Benten is pronounced b-EHT-ihn.

How popular is the name Benten?

Benten is currently ranked #14949 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Benten?

Common nicknames for Benten include Ben, Bey, Benie, and Bentie.

Is Benten a common or rare name?

Benten is an uncommon name, ranked #14949 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Benten

Benten is a boy name .

Benten is currently ranked #14,949 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Benten include Ben, Bey, Benie, and Bentie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Benten include Bentley, Benton, Bentlee, Bentzion, Bently . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.