The meaning of the name benson

What is the meaning of the name Benson?

The name Benson is primarily a male name of English origin that means Son Of Benedict/Benjamin.

English surname.

People who like the name Benson also like:

Grayson, Hudson, Asher, Harrison, Everett, Mason, Emmett, Ella, Adeline, Charlotte, Amelia, Hazel, Genevieve, Emma

Names like Benson:

Bingham, Benjamin, Benigno, Benigna, Benjen

Stats for the Name Benson

The meaning of the name benson
Benson is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

The meaning of the name benson
Benson is currently #585 in U.S. births

How old is the name Benson?

The surname Benson was first found in Oxfordshire, where a Peter de Bensinton was recorded in the Curia Regis Rolls for 1208. Henry de Benson was recorded in that same county in Oseney, in 1269. A family of the name was established from ancient times in the vicinity of Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire.

How common is the name Benson?

Benson was the 585th most popular boys name and 13383rd most popular girls name. In 2021 there were 473 baby boys and only 6 baby girls named Benson. 1 out of every 3,934 baby boys and 1 out of every 296,581 baby girls born in 2021 are named Benson.

Is Benson an Irish surname?

Benson is of English origin long established in Ireland, and dimin.