Odysseus vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odysseus

Boy #3,134 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"wrathful, to cause pain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek Classical 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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Odysseus Rank #3,134

Bane Rank #3,170

Odysseus is more popular, ranked #3134 vs #3170 for Bane.

Is Odysseus or Bane more popular?

Odysseus is more popular, ranked #3134 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Odysseus and Bane mean?

Odysseus means "wrathful, to cause pain" (Ancient Greek origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Odysseus and Bane boy or girl names?

Odysseus is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.