Benaiah vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Benaiah Rank #1,286

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

Is Benaiah or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Jakob mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benaiah and Jakob boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.