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
"handsome, well-born"
Origin: Irish/Old Irish
Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3273 for Kavon.
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Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Kavon at #3273 in the United States.
Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Kavon means "handsome, well-born" (Irish/Old Irish origin).
Bane is primarily a boy name. Kavon is primarily a boy name.