Benson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Benson \b(e)-

has the meaning "son of Ben". Transferred use of the surname as a given name since the 19th century. Also linked to the place Benson (formerly Bensington) in Oxfordshire.

Benson has 3 variant forms: Bensen, Benssen and Bensson.

A baby name that sounds like Benson is Benzion.

Benson is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#331 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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