Gunner: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced GUN-er · 2 syllables
Danish: A given name, variant of Gunnar
- Origin
- Norse
- Pronunciation
- GUN-er
- US rank (2025)
- #506
- US babies a year
- about 751 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Gunner?
Gunner was the #506 name in the US in 2025, given to 597 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Gunner?
Half of US adults named Gunner are older than 23; most are between 18 and 34. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Gunner
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Syrus
- Brenner
- Cutter
- Xzavier
- Jamier
- Calder
- Exavier
- Usher
- Bridger
- Alexzander
- Ryker
- Thatcher
- Thunder
- Gatlin
- Brycen
- Westin
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Questions about Gunner
How do you pronounce Gunner?
Gunner is pronounced GUN-er.
How popular is the name Gunner?
Gunner was the #506 name in the US in 2025, given to 597 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Gunner?
Half of US adults named Gunner are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 34.