#4352024 rank
2024peak year
11,613babies named Benson since 1880
▲ +28%5-year trend
Benson popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Benson mean?
An English surname meaning 'son of Ben,' a short form of Benedict, from Latin 'blessed.' Now used as a given name with a preppy surname feel.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylemodern, vintage
Names like Benson
Same era, same vibe — if you like Benson, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Bensons
- Benson Boone, singer
Spellings & variants
Ben
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