Gunnar vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #601 for Gunnar.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gunnar

Astrid Freya Ingrid Leif Soren

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunnar or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Gunnar at #601 in the United States.

What do Gunnar and Theodore mean?

Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gunnar and Theodore boy or girl names?

Gunnar is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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