Reason vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reason

Boy #3,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rational thought, good judgment"

Origin: Old French/Latin

American

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

American English Serbian

✓ All Clear

Reason Rank #3,007

Bane Rank #3,170

Reason is more popular, ranked #3007 vs #3170 for Bane.

Is Reason or Bane more popular?

Reason is more popular, ranked #3007 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Reason and Bane mean?

Reason means "rational thought, good judgment" (Old French/Latin origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Reason and Bane boy or girl names?

Reason is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.