Bane vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bane

Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

American English Serbian

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

English German Dutch Christian

12 High Risk

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Bane Rank #3,170

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Bane or Bartholomew more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Bane and Bartholomew mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Bane and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.