Benson - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Benson \b(e)-nson, ben-son\and its meaning is "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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Benson. Click here to compare Benson with related baby names.