Bane vs Burke

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 #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

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Bane Rank #3,170

Burke Rank #3,235

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Bane or Burke more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Bane and Burke mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Bane and Burke boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.