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👍 Banjo
♂ Boy
How to Pronounce Banjo
Pronounced BAN-joh
🔊 Hear it /ˈbæn.dʒoʊ/ High ⧉ copy
Meaning: From the word banjo — the stringed musical instrument; also famous as an Australian nickname (the poet Banjo Paterson); we note the word Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: The banjo: Banjo is a word/nickname-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Meaning From the word banjo — the stringed musical instrument; also famous as an Australian nickname (the poet Banjo Paterson); we note the word
U.S. rank (2024) #9059
2024 U.S. births 8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2024
Total births (all-time) ≈ 8
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Shop mom essentials History & Origin Banjo comes from the word banjo — the stringed musical instrument; also famous as an Australian nickname (the poet Banjo Paterson; we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'BAN-joh').
In the U.S. and Australia it appears as a modern word/nickname name. Rare, the-banjo at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Banjo is the stringed musical instrument — also a famous Australian nickname (the poet Banjo Paterson) — a crisp, playful name (we note the word; said 'BAN-joh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Banjo — word/nickname-name
Variations Banjoh
Nicknames Ban
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Banjo… Jazz — a companion music word-name Ledger — a kin modern word-name Baker — a similarly popular pick Bodie — a fellow English choice Frequently Asked What does the name Banjo mean? Banjo is the stringed musical instrument (also a famous Australian nickname). We note the word.
How do you pronounce Banjo? It's said BAN-joh /baen.do/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Banjo a boy or girl name? Banjo is a boy's name.
How popular is Banjo? Banjo is a very rare name in the U.S.
