Ken vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Ken Rank #3,299

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Bane mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Ken and Bane boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.