Madison vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madison

Boy #3,305 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Matthew"

Origin: English surname

American English

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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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Madison Rank #3,305

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3305 for Madison.

Is Madison or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Madison at #3305 in the United States.

What do Madison and Bane mean?

Madison means "son of Matthew" (English surname origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Madison and Bane boy or girl names?

Madison is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.