Benaiah vs Merrick

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 #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Benaiah Rank #1,286

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

Is Benaiah or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Merrick mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Benaiah and Merrick boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.