Bentley

Meaning of Bentley

From a field of bent grass.

Bentley has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bentley

Bentley has cooled off, slipping to #215 in 2025, down from a peak of #75 in 2011.

Bentley as a girl's name

Bentley is also used as a girl's name.

Notable people named Bentley

• Bentley Mitchum
  American actor and filmmaker
• Bentley Green
  American football player
• Bentley Kyle Evans
  American television producer
• Bentley Gilbert
  American politician
• Bentley Brown
  American musician

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Questions about the name Bentley

What does the name Bentley mean?

Bentley means from a field of bent grass, and it comes from English origins.

Is Bentley a boy's or a girl's name?

Bentley is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Bentley?

In 2025, Bentley ranked #215 for boys, down from #201 the year before.

When was Bentley most popular?

Bentley peaked at #75 in 2011.