Clarke vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Clarke Rank #3,358

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Clarke or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Bane mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Clarke and Bane boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.