Banjo

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAN-joh /ˈbæn.dʒoʊ/High

Meaning: From the word banjo — the stringed musical instrument; also famous as an Australian nickname (the poet Banjo Paterson); we note the wordLow

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom 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. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 8

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

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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.