Banner

At a Glance: Name: Banner – Meaning: standard-bearer, flag – Origin: Old French (ultimately Germanic 'bandwa', sign/standard) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: BAN-er

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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

Phonetic: BAN-er   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1916–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Banner mean?

Standard-bearer, flag. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Banner)

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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