Babson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Babson \b(a)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of Barbara". Unusual in that it is based on a mother's rather than a father's name.

Babson has 2 variant forms: Babsen and Babsson.

Babson is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#88253 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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