Benaiah vs Lael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,468
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Benaiah Rank #1,286
Lael Rank #1,468

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1468 for Lael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benaiah or Lael more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Lael mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benaiah and Lael boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Lael is primarily a boy name.

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