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Benson

ˈbɛn.sən

Son of Benedict

English

How to say it

BEN · son

ˈbɛn.sən

What it means

An English surname, 'son of Benedict' (or Ben), with Benedict meaning 'blessed' in Latin.

Benson is an English surname meaning 'son of Benedict,' the Latin name for 'blessed,' sometimes also read as 'son of Ben.' It rides the same -son surname-first wave as Mason and Carson, with the bonus that it delivers the friendly shorts Ben and Benny. It reads sturdy and a little preppy. The 1980s sitcom Benson is the older cultural touchpoint.

How to spell Benson

The standard spelling is Benson. Common variants include Bensen, Benston, but Benson is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #186218802025

peaked at #279 in 2025, currently #279 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Nickname

    Hands you Ben or Benny without committing to Benjamin or Benedict.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Benson the title butler-turned-statesman of the 1980s sitcom

Spelling variants

  • Bensen
  • Benston

Common questions

What does the name Benson mean?
An English surname, 'son of Benedict' (or Ben), with Benedict meaning 'blessed' in Latin.
What does Benson mean in English?
In English, Benson means "Son of Benedict." Benson is an English surname meaning 'son of Benedict,' the Latin name for 'blessed,' sometimes also read as 'son of Ben.' It rides the same -son surname-first wave as Mason and Carson, with the bonus that it delivers the friendly shorts Ben and Benny. It reads sturdy and a little preppy. The 1980s sitcom Benson is the older cultural touchpoint.
How do you pronounce Benson?
Benson is pronounced ˈbɛn.sən. Say it as BEN-son, with the stress on the "ben" syllable.
How do you spell Benson?
The standard spelling is Benson. Common spelling variants include Bensen, Benston.
Is Benson a boy or girl name?
Benson is traditionally a masculine name.
How popular is the name Benson?
Benson ranked #279 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.