Gerald vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish 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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Gerald Rank #1,168

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

Is Gerald or Benaiah more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Benaiah mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gerald and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.