Wave vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

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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Wave Rank #3,245

Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Wave or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Wave and Bane mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Wave and Bane boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.