Bane vs Ken

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 #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Bane Rank #3,170

Ken Rank #3,299

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Bane or Ken more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Bane and Ken mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bane and Ken boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.