Benson \b(e)-nson, ben-son\ as a boy's name has the meaning "son of Ben". Transferred use of the surname as a given name since the 19th century. Also linked to the place Benson (formerly Bensington) in Oxfordshire.

Benson has 3 variant forms: Bensen, Benssen and Bensson.

A baby name that sounds like Benson is Benzion.