Anderson vs Bentley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#357
Total SSA Count
943
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Anders, Ander

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anderson Rank #357
Bentley Rank #201

Bentley is more popular, ranked #201 vs #357 for Anderson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anderson ___

  • Anderson James
  • Anderson Lee
  • Anderson Blake
  • Anderson Cole
  • Anderson Reid
  • Anderson Grant

Bentley ___

  • Bentley James
  • Bentley Alexander
  • Bentley William
  • Bentley Lee
  • Bentley Thomas
  • Bentley Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anderson or Bentley more popular?

Bentley is more popular, ranked #201 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Bentley mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Bentley means "clearing of coarse grass" (Old English origin).

Are Anderson and Bentley boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Bentley is primarily a boy name.

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