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.
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Names like Benson:
Bingham, Benjamin, Benigno, Benigna, Benjen
Stats for the Name Benson
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.