Hunter vs Archer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Hunter Rank #128

Archer Rank #115

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or Archer more popular?

Archer is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Archer mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Hunter and Archer boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Archer is primarily a boy name.