Banjo
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About Banjo
When Australian actress Rachel Griffiths chose this highly unusual name for her son, many assumed it was a bizarre invention, but noted Australian poet and writer of Waltzing Matilda, Banjo Patterson, is known by this name. Sprightly and musical, it could blend in with Bruno, Benjamin and Joey.
Banjo for boys
Borne by a character in the hit cartoon show Bluey, Banjo entered the US stats for the first time in 2024 when it was given to eight boys.
Banjo for girls
Actress Rachel Griffiths made headlines when she chose this musical name for her son, but it's also the name of an Australian poet.
And absolutely, why can't it work for girls? Banjo joins an entire orchestra of musical names from Cadence to Tempo to Madrigal to Viola.
Pronounced BAN-joh.
As of October 2026, Banjo ranked #9059 in US births in 2024 SSA.
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- Andrew Barton "Banjo" PatersonBoy
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- Banjo ClarkBoy
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- Banjo Patrick Taylor (b. 2003)Boy
son of actress Rachel Griffiths
Banjo in pop culture
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