Bane vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bane

Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

American English Serbian

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Bane Rank #3,170

Adolf Rank #26,599

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Bane or Adolf more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Bane and Adolf mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Bane and Adolf boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.