Bane vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bane

Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

American English Serbian

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Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Bane Rank #3,170

Niles Rank #3,177

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3177 for Niles.

Is Bane or Niles more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Bane and Niles mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Bane and Niles boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.