Gunnar
- Meaning
- Bold warrior
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- GUN-ar
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What does Gunnar mean?
Gunnar means “bold warrior”.
Gunnar is a traditional Scandinavian name related to Gunther. The name also appears in Norse legend.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Gunnar yet.
How popular is Gunnar?
United States · 2025Explore how often Gunnar is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #612 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Gunnar
- 462 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 2.9% Fewer than 2024
Gunnar over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #612 | 462 |
| 2024 | Boys | #598 | 476 |
| 2023 | Boys | #593 | 478 |
| 2022 | Boys | #589 | 486 |
| 2021 | Boys | #541 | 545 |
| 2020 | Boys | #527 | 542 |
| 2019 | Boys | #497 | 576 |
| 2019 | Girls | #16,396 | 5 |
| 2018 | Boys | #469 | 621 |
| 2017 | Boys | #439 | 707 |
| 2016 | Boys | #400 | 798 |
| 2016 | Girls | #14,987 | 6 |
| 2015 | Boys | #388 | 825 |
| 2015 | Girls | #17,401 | 5 |
| 2014 | Boys | #382 | 816 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Gunnar
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Finn
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Fair, white; from Finland
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Johan
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
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Anders
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Strong and manly, masculine
Shares an origin with Gunnar.
Axl
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Father of peace
Shares an origin with Gunnar.
Mikael
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Who is like God?
Shares an origin with Gunnar.
Mattias
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Gift of God
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