Brenton vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brenton

Boy #1,959 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement near the sword hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,959
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brent, Bren

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Brenton Rank #1,959
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1959 for Brenton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brenton ___

  • Brenton James
  • Brenton Thomas
  • Brenton Michael
  • Brenton Lee
  • Brenton Scott
  • Brenton Paul

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brenton

Ashton Dalton Payton Shelby Reagan

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brenton or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Brenton at #1959 in the United States.

What do Brenton and Mia mean?

Brenton means "settlement near the sword hill" (Old English origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Brenton and Mia boy or girl names?

Brenton is primarily a boy name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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