Bane
Meaning
"cause of death, ruin, poison"
Origin: Old English bana
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,170
- Total SSA Count
- 38
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"cause of death, ruin, poison"
Origin: Old English bana
"beautiful gaze"
Origin: French
Beauregard is more popular, ranked #3095 vs #3170 for Bane.
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Beauregard is more popular, ranked #3095 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.
Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Beauregard means "beautiful gaze" (French origin).
Bane is primarily a boy name. Beauregard is primarily a boy name.