Benton vs Davion

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Davion

Boy #1,240 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (from David)"

Origin: Hebrew via American coinage

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,240
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dav, Davi, Davy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Benton Rank #1,310
Davion Rank #1,240

Davion is more popular, ranked #1240 vs #1310 for Benton.

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

Davion ___

  • Davion Lee
  • Davion James
  • Davion Michael
  • Davion Andre
  • Davion Jamal
  • Davion Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benton

Emerson Harrison Sutton Fletcher Lennon

If you choose Davion

Jaylen Kamari Zion Amara Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton or Davion more popular?

Davion is more popular, ranked #1240 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Davion mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Davion means "beloved (from David)" (Hebrew via American coinage origin).

Are Benton and Davion boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Davion is primarily a boy name.

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