Bane vs Aleister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bane

Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Boy #3,343 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros

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Bane Rank #3,170

Aleister Rank #3,343

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

Is Bane or Aleister more popular?

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

What do Bane and Aleister mean?

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

Are Bane and Aleister boy or girl names?

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