Bane vs Ember

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 #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

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Bane Rank #3,170

Ember Rank #3,159

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3170 for Bane.

Is Bane or Ember more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Bane and Ember mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Bane and Ember boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.