Artemis vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Girl #1,024 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,024
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Artie, Temis, Remi

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"huntsman, pursuer"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#128
Total SSA Count
2,831
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hunt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Artemis Rank #1,024
Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #1024 for Artemis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemis ___

  • Artemis Moon
  • Artemis Silver
  • Artemis Grace
  • Artemis Hunter
  • Artemis Sage
  • Artemis Dawn

Hunter ___

  • Hunter James
  • Hunter Cole
  • Hunter Reid
  • Hunter Blake
  • Hunter Scott
  • Hunter Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artemis

Apollo Orion Athena Selene Perseus

If you choose Hunter

Chase Wyatt Sawyer Parker Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Artemis at #1024 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Hunter mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed" (Greek origin). Hunter means "huntsman, pursuer" (Middle English origin).

Are Artemis and Hunter boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a girl name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.

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