What does the name Benson mean?

The name Benson means "Son of Benedict".

What is the origin of the name Benson?

Benson is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 727 babies were named Benson in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Benson is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 727 →

All-Time Total: 13,015

Peak Year: 2016

Benson is of English origin, derived from the Old English name "Benne," meaning "blessing" or "son of Benne."

Boy names closely related to Benson

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Girl names closely related to Benson

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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