Gunner vs Killian

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

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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

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Popularity Comparison

Gunner Rank #520
Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #520 for Gunner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gunner ___

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

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gunner

Hunter Wyatt Maverick Brynn Stella

If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunner or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Gunner and Killian mean?

Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gunner and Killian boy or girl names?

Gunner is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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