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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Standard-bearer, flag
- Origin
- Old French (ultimately Germanic 'bandwa', sign/standard)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- BAN-er
Banner traces back to Old French, and ultimately to the Germanic word 'bandwa,' meaning sign or standard. The name itself carries that same literal sense: standard-bearer, or flag. It's a name with a plain, tangible meaning behind it, rather than a symbolic or invented one.
Meaning & Origin of Banner
Meaning: Standard-bearer, flag.
Origin: Old French (ultimately Germanic 'bandwa', sign/standard).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Banner
BAN-erIPA /ˈbænər/
Popularity of Banner
SSA records going back to 1916 show Banner has always been rare: it peaked at #2115 in 2020 with 66 babies given the name, and most recently sat at #2306 in 2024 with 61.
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These names have followed a similar path to Banner in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Banner mean?
Standard-bearer, flag. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Banner?
Banner is pronounced BAN-er (IPA: /ˈbænər/).
Is Banner a popular name right now?
Banner is near its all-time peak (#2115 in 2020), ranked #2306 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)
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