Duncan vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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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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Duncan Rank #1,104

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

Is Duncan or Benaiah more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Benaiah mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Duncan and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.