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Benton

Pronunciation: [ b-EHNT-uhn ]

Girl Name #25,389 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Benton is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHNT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Benton often also consider Bertha, Bessie, Belle .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#25,389
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ben Bey Benie Bentie

Also a Boy Name

Benton is also used as a boy name, ranked #1310.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benton

Is Benton a boy or girl name?
Benton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #25389. As a boy name, it is ranked #1310. Benton is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Benton?
Benton is pronounced b-EHNT-uhn.
How popular is the name Benton?
Benton is currently ranked #25389 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Benton?
Common nicknames for Benton include Ben, Bey, Benie, and Bentie.
Is Benton a common or rare name?
Benton is an uncommon name, ranked #25389 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Benton

Benton is a girl name .

Is Benton a boy or girl name? Benton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #25,389 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,310. Benton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Benton is currently ranked #25,389 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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

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