Benson

Son of Ben

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Benson meaning & origin

Benson is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Son of Ben". Listed origin: English.

Pronunciation

BEN-sun

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Benson ranked #435 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

Ben

Benson popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#552
2021#582
2022#643
2023#616
2024#435

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Benson James
  • Benson Alexander
  • Benson William
  • Benson Thomas

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benson

What does the name Benson mean?

Benson is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Son of Ben". Listed origin: English.

How do you pronounce Benson?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is BEN-sun. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Benson?

In 2024, Benson ranked #435 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Benson?

Ideas to try include Ben. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Benson?

Try Benson James, Benson Alexander, Benson William, Benson Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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