Banner

English occupational name

"flag bearer"

Banner Origin and Meaning

The name Banner is a boy's name of English origin meaning "flag bearer".

An undiscovered option among occupational names, as of 2023, Banner has never been used for more than 100 baby boys in a single year. It does have charm however, much due to its associations with fêtes and phrases like "a banner year".

Originally given as a surname to someone who carried a flag, it might now appeal to Marvel fans, as in Bruce Banner, and as a patriotic choice, in reference to "The Star-Spangled Banner", the US national anthem.

Actor Jesse Eisenberg has a son named Banner, born in 2017, and other parents are following in his footsteps. The name was chosen for 66 boys in 2023 (along with 7 girls), which is more than double the number given the name a decade earlier.

Popularity of the name Banner

• 1907 Nameberry 2019

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Famous People Named Banner

• Banner Thomas bassist of rock band Molly Hatchet

The name Banner in Pop Culture

• Dr. Bruce Banner aka The Incredible Hulk Marvel Comics superhero
• Lyman Banner character in anime "Yu,Gi,Oh! GX"
• Banner term for a flag