Bentley vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bentley

Boy #201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clearing of coarse grass"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#201
Total SSA Count
1,776
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bent, Ben

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bentley Rank #201
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #201 for Bentley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bentley ___

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

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bentley

Hudson Camden Benson Presley Harley

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bentley or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Bentley at #201 in the United States.

What do Bentley and David mean?

Bentley means "clearing of coarse grass" (Old English origin). David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bentley and David boy or girl names?

Bentley is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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