| Gender | 🧑 Boy |
| Pronunciation | 📣 \b(e)-nton, ben-ton\ |
| Number of People | 👶 10,000 |
| Rate in 2021 | 2371 |
| Numerology | 🔢 7 |
| Name origin | 🌍 English |
The name Benton is of English origin and it traditionally means "town in the bent grass". This implies a unique connection to nature and a sense of harmony and tranquility. Benton suggests a peaceful, grounded, and balanced personality, one that is rooted in tradition and values a close connection to the natural world.
Originating from Old English, the name Benton was initially a surname derived from various places in England named Benton, Benington, or Bainton, which meant "settlement in or by bent grass". The first name usage of Benton was traced to English speaking countries and later spread to other parts of the world.
While not overly common, the name Benton has been associated with a few renowned figures such as Benton Flippen, American old-time musician, and Benton Schaub, American football player. More recently, the name has been making a comeback amongst parents looking for classic and nature-connected names for their children. The name Benton conveys a strong personality with a bond to their natural roots, embracing peace, harmony, and balance. It is a timeless choice for parents seeking a name that is deeply rooted in tradition and symbolism.
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I'm a Benton, everyone loves it, I do n't go by Ben
My name is Benton and I was born in'the early 70s. I am named after a many great grandfather born in'the early 1800s. Some people think It'sounds 'distinguished' which can occassionly be off putting. I have received many complements from girls mostly over the years. My biggest problem with my name is training people to say it. They are n't trying to be mean but will hear Benn'tt, Bendon, Brandon, Benson, Brant, Bent, and Ben. Some want to call me Ben but I never go by Ben except for my coffee name. The only other Benton was actually in my highschool class and then because the name was rare people got us confused in reference. Overall it has been a good name once I train people how to say it.
we named our son born in 2010 Zayne. It is a fairly common name amongst the parsi Zoroastrians (hail from ancient Persia at the time of Cyrus the Great, Darayus and othe's). Though most spell it Zain or Zane, we added a y to it hence Zayne.
we named our son Benton in 2016, and call him Ben. People almost always assume he is Benjamin.