Benton vs Clove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benton

Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,310
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ben, Benny

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Clove

Girl #25,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,264
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clo, Cly, Clie

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Popularity Comparison

Benton Rank #1,310
Clove Rank #25,264

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #25264 for Clove.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benton ___

  • Benton James
  • Benton Lee
  • Benton Cole
  • Benton Wade
  • Benton Grant
  • Benton Grey

Clove ___

  • Clove Rose
  • Clove Mae
  • Clove Sage
  • Clove Gray
  • Clove Wren
  • Clove June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benton

Emerson Harrison Sutton Fletcher Lennon

If you choose Clove

Fern Sage Indigo Birch Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton or Clove more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Clove at #25264 in the United States.

What do Benton and Clove mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Clove means "the clove spice, nail-shaped flower bud" (Old French origin).

Are Benton and Clove boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Clove is primarily a girl name.

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