Hunter vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Hunter Rank #128

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Ethan mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hunter and Ethan boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.