Bane vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Bane Rank #3,170
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3170 for Bane.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bane ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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Cain Zane Drake Sloane Raven

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Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bane or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Bane and James mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bane and James boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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