Benton vs Sidney

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

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Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,374
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sid

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benton Rank #1,310
Sidney Rank #1,374

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1374 for Sidney.

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

Sidney ___

  • Sidney James
  • Sidney Charles
  • Sidney Arthur
  • Sidney George
  • Sidney Philip
  • Sidney Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benton

Emerson Harrison Sutton Fletcher Lennon

If you choose Sidney

Shelby Beverly Evelyn Reginald Stanley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton or Sidney more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Benton and Sidney mean?

Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Benton and Sidney boy or girl names?

Benton is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.

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