Kenny vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English 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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Kenny Rank #1,355

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Benaiah more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Benaiah mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenny and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.