Derick vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derick

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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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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Derick Rank #1,436

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Benaiah more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Benaiah mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derick and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.