Benton vs Kristopher

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

Popularity Comparison

Benton Rank #1,310
Kristopher Rank #1,174

Kristopher is more popular, ranked #1174 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

Kristopher ___

  • Kristopher James
  • Kristopher Lee
  • Kristopher Michael
  • Kristopher Andrew
  • Kristopher John
  • Kristopher Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benton

Emerson Harrison Sutton Fletcher Lennon

If you choose Kristopher

Ashley Brandon Nicole Melissa Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton or Kristopher more popular?

Kristopher is more popular, ranked #1174 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benton and Kristopher mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Kristopher means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Benton and Kristopher boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Kristopher is primarily a boy name.

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