Jakob vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European 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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Jakob Rank #1,123

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

Is Jakob or Benaiah more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Benaiah mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jakob and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.