Bane vs Gates

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 #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Bane Rank #3,170

Gates Rank #3,229

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Bane or Gates more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Bane and Gates mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Bane and Gates boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.