Benaiah vs Jakob

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

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Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,123
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jako, Kobi

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Popularity Comparison

Benaiah Rank #1,286
Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 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

Jakob ___

  • Jakob Alexander
  • Jakob William
  • Jakob Michael
  • Jakob Daniel
  • Jakob Henrik
  • Jakob Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Benaiah

Ezekiel Gideon Micah Zephaniah Hadassah

If you choose Jakob

Elias Sofia Lukas Anna Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benaiah or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Jakob mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benaiah and Jakob boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.

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