Benaiah vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benaiah

Boy #1,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has built, Yahweh has built"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Benaiah Rank #1,286

Derick Rank #1,436

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Benaiah or Derick more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Derick mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Benaiah and Derick boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.