Gunner

Rank 387th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Gunner was 387th most popular baby name for boys and 779th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 817 babies were named Gunner in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,115 babies in the United States were named Gunner. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Gunner is around 11 to 12 years old.

The name "Gunner" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Gunner is Gun.

Gunner Meaning & Origin

"Gunner" is a traditionally masculine name of Scandinavian origin, meaning "bold warrior" or "battle strong", signifying someone fearless, strong and determined.

The name Gunner is described as bold, adventurous and vibrant.

Pronunciation

Gunner is pronounced gun-ner in English. The name Gunner has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Gunner

  • In Swedish, the name Gunner is pronounced as "GOO-ner".

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Geography

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