Benaiah vs Psalm

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Benaiah Rank #1,286
Psalm Rank #1,172

Psalm is more popular, ranked #1172 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

Psalm ___

  • Psalm Isaiah
  • Psalm David
  • Psalm Grace
  • Psalm Emmanuel
  • Psalm Elijah
  • Psalm Zion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benaiah

Ezekiel Gideon Micah Zephaniah Hadassah

If you choose Psalm

Saint True North Genesis Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benaiah or Psalm more popular?

Psalm is more popular, ranked #1172 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Psalm mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Psalm means "sacred song, hymn" (Greek origin).

Are Benaiah and Psalm boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Psalm is primarily a boy name.

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