Benaiah vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benaiah

Boy #1,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has built, Yahweh has built"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Benaiah Rank #1,286

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

Is Benaiah or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Gerald mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Benaiah and Gerald boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.