Hunter vs Gunnar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior, battle army"

Origin: Old Norse

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Hunter Rank #128

Gunnar Rank #601

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #601 for Gunnar.

Is Hunter or Gunnar more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Gunnar at #601 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Gunnar mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hunter and Gunnar boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Gunnar is primarily a boy name.