Benson

Boy

English origin · /BEN-suhn/ · classic

Meaning: Son of Ben.

Popularity 43/1002 syllables↓ Falling

Insights

Today, Benson is an uncommon name (popularity 43/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

Benson is an English patronymic surname turned given name, derived from the medieval given name Ben, a short form of Benedict or Benjamin, combined with the suffix '-son,' meaning 'son of.' It gained popularity as a first name in the 19th century and remains a timeless choice.

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