Bane vs Pete

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 #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Bane Rank #3,170

Pete Rank #3,090

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #3170 for Bane.

Is Bane or Pete more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Bane and Pete mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Bane and Pete boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Pete is primarily a boy name.