Gunner

Gunner is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 587 boys in the United States.

Gunner at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gunner

Gunner belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gunner first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #235 in 2014, and in 2024 587 babies received the name — 22,874 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gunner in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#235 in 2014
Peak year
2015
Babies named Gunner in 2024
587
Total since 1880
22,874

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gunner mean?

The meaning of Gunner is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Scandinavian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gunner a boy or girl name?

Gunner is a boy name. In 2024, 587 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gunner?

Gunner comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Gunner?

Gunner first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #235 in 2014, and 587 babies were given the name in 2024.

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