Bently vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bently

Boy #3,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow of bent grass"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,114
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bent, Lee

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Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,309
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bently Rank #3,114
Ward Rank #3,309

Bently is more popular, ranked #3114 vs #3309 for Ward.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bently ___

  • Bently James
  • Bently Cole
  • Bently Gray
  • Bently Wade
  • Bently Reid
  • Bently Hunter

Ward ___

  • Ward James
  • Ward Thomas
  • Ward Henry
  • Ward Elliott
  • Ward Alexander
  • Ward Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bently

Hadley Kinsley Maverick Presley Jagger

If you choose Ward

Clark Grant Dean Vera Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bently or Ward more popular?

Bently is more popular, ranked #3114 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Bently and Ward mean?

Bently means "meadow of bent grass" (Old English origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Bently and Ward boy or girl names?

Bently is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.

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