Benson

Pronunciation: [ b-EHNS-uhn ]

Girl Name #14,062 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Benson is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHNS-uhn.

Parents who love the name Benson often also consider Bertha, Bessie, Belle .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #14,062
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Ben Bey Benie Bensie

Also a Boy Name

Benson is also used as a boy name, ranked #436.

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Bertha Bessie Belle Beulah Betty Bettie Beatrice Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benson

Is Benson a boy or girl name?

Benson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #14062. As a boy name, it is ranked #436. Benson is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Benson?

Benson is pronounced b-EHNS-uhn.

How popular is the name Benson?

Benson is currently ranked #14062 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Benson?

Common nicknames for Benson include Ben, Bey, Benie, and Bensie.

Is Benson a common or rare name?

Benson is an uncommon name, ranked #14062 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Benson

Benson is a girl name .

Is Benson a boy or girl name? Benson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,062 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #436. Benson is more commonly used as a boy name.

Benson is currently ranked #14,062 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Benson include Ben, Bey, Benie, and Bensie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.