Gilbert vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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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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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Benaiah more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Benaiah mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gilbert and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.