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Anson vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,396
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Benaiah

Boy #1,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has built, Yahweh has built"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,286
Total SSA Count
153
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396
Benaiah Rank #1,286

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1396 for Anson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Benaiah more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Benaiah mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anson and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.

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