What does Weston mean?
An English place name, “western town or settlement.”
What does Bennett mean?
Bennett is a medieval English form of Benedict, from the Latin for “blessed.”
Weston vs Bennett
Which is more popular?
Bennett is more popular than Weston today: about 6,268 US babies were given the name Bennett in 2025, compared with 5,482 named Weston.
| Weston | Bennett | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | West town | Blessed |
| Origin | English | English |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | WES-tun | BEN-it |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1882 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2025 (5,482) | 2025 (6,268) |
| In 2025 | 5,482 | 6,268 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Weston
Bennett
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Weston | Bennett |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 25,855 | 27,444 |
| 2010s | 28,812 | 24,908 |
| 2000s | 7,991 | 7,128 |
| 1990s | 6,107 | 3,020 |
| 1980s | 3,402 | 1,573 |
| 1970s | 1,113 | 797 |
| 1960s | 515 | 1,626 |
| 1950s | 431 | 1,841 |
| 1940s | 374 | 1,137 |
| 1930s | 384 | 948 |
| 1920s | 470 | 1,009 |
| 1910s | 351 | 683 |
| 1900s | 57 | 153 |
| 1890s | 33 | 118 |
| 1880s | 12 | 129 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Weston or Bennett more popular?
Bennett is more popular than Weston today: about 6,268 US babies were given the name Bennett in 2025, compared with 5,482 named Weston.
What is the difference between Weston and Bennett?
Weston means West town (English origin), while Bennett means Blessed (English origin).
Which name is older, Weston or Bennett?
In US records, Weston first appears in 1882 and Bennett in 1880, so Bennett has the longer recorded history.