What origin is the name Benham?

Benham comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Benham — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Benham

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Benham

Benham

Boy

English

2 syllables

Benham is an English boy's name meaning "An English surname turned given name of Old English origin. It refers to a homestead situated in a village or enclosure".

Benham is a boy's name of English origin meaning "An English surname turned given name of Old English origin. It refers to a homestead situated in a village or enclosure". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Benham mean?

An English surname turned given name of Old English origin. It refers to a homestead situated in a village or enclosure.

How popular is Benham?

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What does Benham mean?

Benham is a boy name of English origin meaning "An English surname turned given name of Old English origin. It refers to a homestead situated in a village or enclosure.".

How popular is Benham?

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Sister names that go with Benham

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Benham.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Benham at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: B
Ends with: -am
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which other names end in -am?

Liam William

6-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Benham?

Benham means "An English surname turned given name of Old English origin. It refers to a homestead situated in a village or enclosure." — these names share that spirit.

Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)