Bane vs Macen

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 #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

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Bane Rank #3,170

Macen Rank #3,233

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3233 for Macen.

Is Bane or Macen more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Macen at #3233 in the United States.

What do Bane and Macen mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin).

Are Bane and Macen boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Macen is primarily a boy name.