Banks vs Raiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Banks

Boy #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#367
Total SSA Count
899
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ban, Bay, Baie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Banks Rank #367
Raiden Rank #449

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 vs #449 for Raiden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Banks ___

  • Banks Oliver
  • Banks James
  • Banks Henry
  • Banks Alexander
  • Banks William
  • Banks Thomas

Raiden ___

  • Raiden James
  • Raiden Cole
  • Raiden Alexander
  • Raiden Michael
  • Raiden Lee
  • Raiden Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Banks

Crew Sloane Lennox Palmer Scout

If you choose Raiden

Zane Titan Kai Orion Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banks or Raiden more popular?

Banks is more popular, ranked #367 compared to Raiden at #449 in the United States.

What do Banks and Raiden mean?

Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin). Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin).

Are Banks and Raiden boy or girl names?

Banks is primarily a boy name. Raiden is primarily a boy name.

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