Bane vs Mercer

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 #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

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Bane Rank #3,170

Mercer Rank #3,081

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3170 for Bane.

Is Bane or Mercer more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Bane and Mercer mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Bane and Mercer boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.