With its origins in Britain, the masculine name Benson means “son of Ben.” Beginning with the initial name Benne, which was derived from the Latin word Benedictus, this patronymic surname was developed during the medieval period. Benedict, Benjamin, and Bennet are just a few of the numerous classic versions of the name Benson, which provides a wealth of options for naming a child.
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Similar Names like Benson
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- Johnson
- Jenson
- Brenden
- Bransen
- Denton
- Brennen
- Jansen
- Benton
- Brendan
- Anson
- Bronson
- Brendon
- Bryson
- Branson
- Bennet
- Brenton
- Brycen
- Jensen
- Edson
- Tennyson
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- Clayton
- Mitchell
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- Harrison
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- Landon
- Anderson
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- Sullivan
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Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Benson? Great choices include the following:
- Larren
- Blackwell
- Jaxen
- Odell
- Breauna
- Mitchel
- Rawley
- Brock
- Claire
- Elliott
