Elmer vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Elmer Rank #1,169

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

Is Elmer or Benaiah more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Benaiah mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elmer and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.