Bane vs Madison

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
Madison Rank #46

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 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

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bane

Cain Zane Drake Sloane Raven

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bane or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Bane and Madison mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Bane and Madison boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Madison is primarily a girl name.

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