Asa vs Gunner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gunner

Boy #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#520
Total SSA Count
587
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Gunner Rank #520

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #520 for Gunner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Gunner more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Asa and Gunner mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Asa and Gunner boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.

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