Gunnar vs Jilliyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Gun, Gunn

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gunnar Rank #601
Jilliyn Rank #49,707

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 vs #49707 for Jilliyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gunnar ___

  • Gunnar Erik
  • Gunnar Leif
  • Gunnar Bjorn
  • Gunnar James
  • Gunnar Cole
  • Gunnar Reid

Jilliyn ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gunnar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunnar or Jilliyn more popular?

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 compared to Jilliyn at #49707 in the United States.

What do Gunnar and Jilliyn mean?

Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gunnar and Jilliyn boy or girl names?

Gunnar is primarily a boy name. Jilliyn is primarily a girl name.

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