Hunter vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hunter Rank #128

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and John mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hunter and John boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.