Benaiah vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ben, Benny, Nai

Playground Safety Score

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Benton

Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,310
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ben, Benny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benaiah Rank #1,286
Benton Rank #1,310

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1310 for Benton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benaiah ___

  • Benaiah James
  • Benaiah David
  • Benaiah Samuel
  • Benaiah Elias
  • Benaiah Caleb
  • Benaiah Judah

Benton ___

  • Benton James
  • Benton Lee
  • Benton Cole
  • Benton Wade
  • Benton Grant
  • Benton Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Benton

Emerson Harrison Sutton Fletcher Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benaiah or Benton more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Benton mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Benaiah and Benton boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.

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