Gates vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

American English Serbian

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Gates Rank #3,229

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Bane mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Gates and Bane boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.