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Bentleigh

♂ Boy

Pronounced BENT-lee /ˈbɛnt.li/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of the English surname Bentley, 'meadow of bent grass' (Old English beonet, 'bent grass,' + leah, 'meadow'). The -leigh ending is decorative. A surname name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname name: Bentleigh means 'meadow of bent grass' (said 'BENT-lee'). Modern and smooth.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA respelling of the English surname Bentley, 'meadow of bent grass' (Old English beonet, 'bent grass,' + leah, 'meadow'). The -leigh ending is decorative. A surname name.
U.S. rank (2017)#8945 ↗ Rising
2017 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 61

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220102017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bentleigh is a respelling of Bentley, 'meadow of bent grass' (beonet + leah), the -leigh ending decorative. It reads modern and polished — rare in the U.S. (said 'BENT-lee').

In the U.S. it appears only recently and rarely. Rare, surname-style, and smooth.

Did you know? Bentleigh respells the surname Bentley, 'meadow of bent grass,' with a decorative -leigh ending — a smooth, modern surname pick (said 'BENT-lee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Bentleigh — respelling of Bentley; 'meadow of bent grass'

Variations

BentleyBentleeBently

Nicknames

BentLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bentleigh mean?

Bentleigh is a respelling of the surname Bentley, 'meadow of bent grass.'

How do you pronounce Bentleigh?

It's said BENT-lee /ˈbɛnt.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bentleigh a boy or girl name?

Bentleigh is a boy's name.

How popular is Bentleigh?

Bentleigh is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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