Benaiah vs Maddux

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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Maddux

Boy #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Cultural Roots

Welsh American Sports culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,395
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddy, Madd

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Popularity Comparison

Benaiah Rank #1,286
Maddux Rank #1,395

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1395 for Maddux.

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

Maddux ___

  • Maddux James
  • Maddux Cole
  • Maddux Lee
  • Maddux Blake
  • Maddux Reed
  • Maddux Grant

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If you choose Maddux

Brody Beckett Knox Ryder Jett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benaiah or Maddux more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Maddux at #1395 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Maddux mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Benaiah and Maddux boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.

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