Bane vs Zebedee

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
Zebedee Rank #3,226

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 vs #3226 for Zebedee.

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

Zebedee ___

  • Zebedee James
  • Zebedee John
  • Zebedee Luke
  • Zebedee Eli
  • Zebedee Thomas
  • Zebedee Noah

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Zebedee

Bartholomew Thaddeus Matthias Salome Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bane or Zebedee more popular?

Bane is more popular, ranked #3170 compared to Zebedee at #3226 in the United States.

What do Bane and Zebedee mean?

Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin). Zebedee means "gift of God, Yahweh has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bane and Zebedee boy or girl names?

Bane is primarily a boy name. Zebedee is primarily a boy name.

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