Ward vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Ward Rank #3,309

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Ward or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and Bane mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Ward and Bane boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.