Benaiah vs Zackary

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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Zackary

Boy #1,417 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew Zechariah

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,417
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zack, Zak, Z

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Popularity Comparison

Benaiah Rank #1,286
Zackary Rank #1,417

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1417 for Zackary.

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

Zackary ___

  • Zackary James
  • Zackary Thomas
  • Zackary Michael
  • Zackary Ryan
  • Zackary Lee
  • Zackary Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Benaiah

Ezekiel Gideon Micah Zephaniah Hadassah

If you choose Zackary

Tyler Jordan Madison Brittany Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benaiah or Zackary more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Zackary at #1417 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Zackary mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Zackary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew Zechariah origin).

Are Benaiah and Zackary boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Zackary is primarily a boy name.

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