Macen vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macen

Boy #3,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stoneworker, bricklayer"

Origin: Old French 'maçon'

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Macen Rank #3,233

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3233 for Macen.

Is Macen or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Macen at #3233 in the United States.

What do Macen and Bane mean?

Macen means "stoneworker, bricklayer" (Old French 'maçon' origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Macen and Bane boy or girl names?

Macen is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.