Benaiah vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Benaiah Rank #1,286
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benaiah

Ezekiel Gideon Micah Zephaniah Hadassah

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benaiah or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and James mean?

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

Are Benaiah and James boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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