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Jonas vs Gunnar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonas

Boy #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Lithuanian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#557
Total SSA Count
531
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gunnar

Boy #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior, battle army"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Icelandic Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#601
Total SSA Count
474
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jonas Rank #557
Gunnar Rank #601

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 vs #601 for Gunnar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonas or Gunnar more popular?

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 compared to Gunnar at #601 in the United States.

What do Jonas and Gunnar mean?

Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin). Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jonas and Gunnar boy or girl names?

Jonas is primarily a boy name. Gunnar is primarily a boy name.

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