Bane vs Clarke

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 #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Bane Rank #3,170

Clarke Rank #3,358

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Bane or Clarke more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Bane and Clarke mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Bane and Clarke boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.