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Benson is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname that originally meant ‘son of Benedict’." It ranked #279 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname that originally meant ‘son of Benedict’. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Benson ranked #279 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #279 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Benson mean?
Benson means "son of Benedict", according to Behind the Name.
Is Benson a popular name?
Benson ranked #279 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Benson a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Benson appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Benson — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
