God is gracious; diminutive of John
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Benson
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Benson.
Primary meaning
Son of Ben; son of the blessed
Pronunciation: BEN-sun
Profile summary
English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ben' (Ben short for Benjamin or Benedict). Used as a given name since the 19th century. Famous bearer: Benson (character on TV show 'Law & Order: SVU'). The current meaning shown for this name is Son of Ben; son of the blessed. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BEN-sun. It is listed alongside the related form Ben. Benson appears in unisex naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Benson is currently cataloged under English origin, and this page describes its meaning as Son of Ben; son of the blessed.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Benson is grouped as a unique unisex name. Related form for this profile: Ben. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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