Hugo vs Gunner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Hugo Rank #405
Gunner Rank #520

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #520 for Gunner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Gunner more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Gunner mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hugo and Gunner boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.

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