Boy Name
Bentley
Bentley means “Meadow, field”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Bentley — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Meadow, field", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Berkley is on your shortlist, Bentley belongs in the same conversation.
Bentley meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Meadow, field
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Bentley as B·E·N·T·L·E·Y, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Bentley is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Bentley variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Bentleya, Bentleye, Bentleyy, Bentle.
- Nicknames: Bent and B.
- Middle names: Pair Bentley with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Bentley middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Berkley, Berkeley, Beverley, Benton, Bennet — full picks on the sibling names for Bentley guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Bentley? Browse our names like Bentley guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Bentley
What does the name Bentley mean?
Bentley means "Meadow, field". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Bentley is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Bentley?
The exact origin of Bentley is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Bentley?
Bentley has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Bentley a boy's or girl's name?
Bentley is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Bentley in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Bentley sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Bentley?
Names that share Bentley's sound and style include Berkley, Berkeley, Beverley, Benton, Bennet.
What middle names pair well with Bentley?
Good middle-name fits for Bentley pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Bentley is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Bentley is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Bentley?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Bentley share its rhythm without rhyming — Berkley, Berkeley, Beverley all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.