Bane vs Ward

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 #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Bane Rank #3,170

Ward Rank #3,309

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Bane or Ward more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Bane and Ward mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Bane and Ward boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.