Bane vs Wave

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 #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

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Bane Rank #3,170

Wave Rank #3,245

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Bane or Wave more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Bane and Wave mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Bane and Wave boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.