Bane vs Nicodemus

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
Nicodemus Rank #3,331

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3331 for Nicodemus.

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

Nicodemus ___

  • Nicodemus James
  • Nicodemus John
  • Nicodemus William
  • Nicodemus Thomas
  • Nicodemus Alexander
  • Nicodemus Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nicodemus

Bartholomew Thaddeus Cornelius Sebastian Magdalene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bane or Nicodemus more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Nicodemus at #3331 in the United States.

What do Bane and Nicodemus mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Nicodemus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Bane and Nicodemus boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Nicodemus is primarily a boy name.

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