Lael vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,468
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lael Rank #1,468
Benaiah Rank #1,286

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1468 for Lael.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lael or Benaiah more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Lael and Benaiah mean?

Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lael and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Lael is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.

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