Gunnar vs Rigby

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

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Rigby

Boy #5,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm on the ridge"

Origin: Old Norse/English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,013
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rig, Riggs

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Popularity Comparison

Gunnar Rank #601
Rigby Rank #5,013

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 vs #5013 for Rigby.

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

Rigby ___

  • Rigby James
  • Rigby Alexander
  • Rigby William
  • Rigby Thomas
  • Rigby Owen
  • Rigby Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gunnar

Astrid Freya Ingrid Leif Soren

If you choose Rigby

Archer Finley Scout Paisley Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunnar or Rigby more popular?

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 compared to Rigby at #5013 in the United States.

What do Gunnar and Rigby mean?

Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin). Rigby means "farm on the ridge" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Gunnar and Rigby boy or girl names?

Gunnar is primarily a boy name. Rigby is primarily a boy name.

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