Cedar vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

American English Middle Eastern

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Boy #1,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has built, Yahweh has built"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American

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Cedar Rank #1,203

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

Is Cedar or Benaiah more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Benaiah mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cedar and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.