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Nick vs Benaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Benaiah

Boy #1,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has built, Yahweh has built"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,286
Total SSA Count
153
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Benaiah Rank #1,286

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Benaiah more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Benaiah mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nick and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.

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