Gary vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 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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Gary Rank #1,133

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

Is Gary or Benaiah more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Gary and Benaiah mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gary and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.