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Bently
BoyMeaning of Bently: English: 'from the bent grass clearing'
Bently is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 4856th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4856
19 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
2,524
First recorded 1915 · peak 2011
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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