Benson

The first name Benson has its origin in an old English surname and is also associated with the locality of Benson, formerly Bensington, in Oxfordshire. Figuratively, the name means 'the son of Ben' or originally 'the son of Benedict'.

What does the name Benson mean?

The boy's name Benson originates from an old English surname and is closely linked to the town of Benson in Oxfordshire. Figuratively, it can be interpreted as 'the son of Ben', with Ben considered a short form of Benedict. The latter is a traditional Latin name meaning 'the Blessed' as well as 'the good speaker'. The first name Benson has been used in naming since the 19th century.

Where does the name Benson come from?

The name Benson has its roots in Old English and means 'the son of Ben'.

How do you pronounce Benson?

The pronunciation of the name Benson is two syllables and feels stable and clearly structured. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ben-son' [ˈbɛnsɔn]; the consonant cluster '-ns' in the middle adds a subtle density. The ending '-son' conveys a solid, down-to-earth impression. Overall, the name Benson conveys a sense of structure and solidity – classic and reliable with a calm, clear presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Benson is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2018 at rank 2,659. In the last ten years, Benson has been used as a first name about 40 times, which gives it the 3,995th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,338th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ben / Beni

Famous people

• Benson Abouno (politician from Nigeria)
• Benson Deng (writer from Sudan)
• Benson Fong (character actor from the USA)
• Benson John Lossing (historian from the USA)
• Benson Leavitt (American businessman)
• Benson Mbai Itwiku (politician from Kenya)
• Benson Taylor (English composer)
• Benson Wood (American politician)