Banjo
Meaning
"stringed musical instrument"
Origin: African/American English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #11,774
- Total SSA Count
- 8
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Ban, Banjo
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"stringed musical instrument"
Origin: African/American English
Banjo is more popular, ranked #11774 vs #11931 for Rydell.
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Banjo is more popular, ranked #11774 compared to Rydell at #11931 in the United States.
Banjo means "stringed musical instrument" (African/American English origin).
Banjo is primarily a boy name. Rydell is primarily a boy name.