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Gunner vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gunner Rank #520
King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #520 for Gunner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunner or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Gunner and King mean?

Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Gunner and King boy or girl names?

Gunner is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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