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Dev vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dev Rank #1,401
Benaiah Rank #1,286

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1401 for Dev.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dev or Benaiah more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Dev at #1401 in the United States.

What do Dev and Benaiah mean?

Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dev and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Dev is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.

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