Binyomin vs Lemuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Binyomin

Boy #2,096 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of my sorrow (original birth name Ben-Oni)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Yiddish Ashkenazi Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,096
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Benny, Yin, Yomi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,131
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lem, Lemmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Binyomin Rank #2,096
Lemuel Rank #2,131

Binyomin is more popular, ranked #2096 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Binyomin ___

  • Binyomin Moshe
  • Binyomin Dovid
  • Binyomin Yitzchak
  • Binyomin Avraham
  • Binyomin Eliezer
  • Binyomin Noach

Lemuel ___

  • Lemuel James
  • Lemuel John
  • Lemuel David
  • Lemuel Thomas
  • Lemuel Paul
  • Lemuel Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Binyomin

Shlomo Yitzchak Rivka Leah Chaya

If you choose Lemuel

Samuel Ezekiel Ezra Naomi Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Binyomin or Lemuel more popular?

Binyomin is more popular, ranked #2096 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Binyomin and Lemuel mean?

Binyomin means "son of my sorrow (original birth name Ben-Oni)" (Hebrew origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Binyomin and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Binyomin is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.

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