Baylor vs Gunner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gunner

Boy #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#520
Total SSA Count
587
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gun

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Gunner Rank #520

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #520 for Gunner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

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 Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Gunner

Hunter Wyatt Maverick Brynn Stella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Gunner more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Gunner mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Baylor and Gunner boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.

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