Ember vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Ember Rank #3,159

Bane Rank #3,170

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3170 for Bane.

Is Ember or Bane more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Ember and Bane mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Ember and Bane boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.