Asa vs Gunner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ace

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Gunner Rank #520

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #520 for Gunner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asa ___

  • Asa James
  • Asa William
  • Asa Elliott
  • Asa Benjamin
  • Asa Noah
  • Asa Theodore

Gunner ___

  • Gunner Lee
  • Gunner James
  • Gunner Wade
  • Gunner Dean
  • Gunner Cole
  • Gunner Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asa

Eli Naomi Jonah Lyra Ezra

If you choose Gunner

Hunter Wyatt Maverick Brynn Stella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Gunner more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Asa and Gunner mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Asa and Gunner boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.

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