Bane vs Cale

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 #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Bane Rank #3,170

Cale Rank #3,256

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Bane or Cale more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Bane and Cale mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Bane and Cale boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.