Arlow vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlow

Boy #3,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barberry tree hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,310
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ar, Arlo

Playground Safety Score

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Bane

Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

Cultural Roots

American English Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,170
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlow Rank #3,310
Bane Rank #3,170

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3310 for Arlow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlow ___

  • Arlow James
  • Arlow Lee
  • Arlow Reid
  • Arlow Stone
  • Arlow Blake
  • Arlow Grey

Bane ___

  • Bane James
  • Bane Alexander
  • Bane Michael
  • Bane Oliver
  • Bane Elliot
  • Bane Reese

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlow

Finn Milo Jude Stella Willow

If you choose Bane

Cain Zane Drake Sloane Raven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlow or Bane more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Arlow at #3310 in the United States.

What do Arlow and Bane mean?

Arlow means "barberry tree hill" (Old English origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Arlow and Bane boy or girl names?

Arlow is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.

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