Benson vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Benson Rank #436

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and King mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Benson and King boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.