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Benson

“son of Ben”

About the name Benson

Benson is an English surname that has been adopted as a given name, meaning ‘son of Ben’. The name Ben itself is derived from the Hebrew name Benjamin, meaning ‘son of the right hand’. Benson has been used in various contexts, including as a character name in literature and television, adding to its cultural significance.

Meaning
son of Ben
Origin
English
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
BEN-sun(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Benson

  • Benson James
  • Benson Michael
  • Benson Alexander
  • Benson Thomas
  • Benson Ray

Questions about Benson

What does Benson mean?
Benson is an English name meaning "son of Ben".
How do you pronounce Benson?
Benson is pronounced BEN-sun, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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