Benaiah vs Dayton

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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Dayton

Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,190
Total SSA Count
173
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benaiah Rank #1,286
Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

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

Dayton ___

  • Dayton James
  • Dayton Lee
  • Dayton Cole
  • Dayton Reid
  • Dayton Alexander
  • Dayton Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benaiah

Ezekiel Gideon Micah Zephaniah Hadassah

If you choose Dayton

Payton Clayton Hudson Colton Layton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benaiah or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Dayton mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Benaiah and Dayton boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.

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