Benaiah vs Kody

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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Kody

Boy #1,100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Otto"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,100
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kod

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benaiah Rank #1,286
Kody Rank #1,100

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 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

Kody ___

  • Kody James
  • Kody Lee
  • Kody Ray
  • Kody Allen
  • Kody Michael
  • Kody Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Benaiah

Ezekiel Gideon Micah Zephaniah Hadassah

If you choose Kody

Tyler Brady Kayla Brooke Chase

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benaiah or Kody more popular?

Kody is more popular, ranked #1100 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Kody mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Kody means "descendant of Otto" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Benaiah and Kody boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Kody is primarily a boy name.

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