Bane vs Ralf

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 #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

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Bane Rank #3,170

Ralf Rank #32,528

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Bane or Ralf more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Bane and Ralf mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Bane and Ralf boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.