White, fair, or small white one
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Banáin, which stems from the word 'bán' meaning white or fair. It was originally used as a nickname for someone with light hair or a pale complexion. In some contexts, it is also interpreted as 'small white one' due to the diminutive suffix.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Bannon in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy series 'The Sword of Truth' · The Sword of Truth
