Henson

English

"Son of Henry"

Henson Origin and Meaning

The name Henson is a boy's name meaning "Son of Henry".

This surname name fits in with current favorites like Hudson, but is much less common as a given name. It's widely familiar thanks to the late Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets.

Actor Zachary Levi and his partner Maggie Keating chose the name Henson Ezra for their son in 2025

Famous People Named Henson

• Keaton Henson English musician, artist, and poet
• Taraji P. Henson American actress
• Grey Henson American Actor who plays Damian in "Mean Girls" the broadway musical