Aleister vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleister

Boy #3,343 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros

Scottish English Irish

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

American English Serbian

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Aleister Rank #3,343

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3343 for Aleister.

Is Aleister or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Aleister at #3343 in the United States.

What do Aleister and Bane mean?

Aleister means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Aleister and Bane boy or girl names?

Aleister is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.