Gunnar: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A warrior name meaning bold fighter, brave and unyielding.
- Origin
- Norse
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #528
- Peak
- #382 in 2014
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Gunnar Means
Gunnar is a boy name of Norse origin. A warrior name meaning bold fighter, brave and unyielding.
How Popular Gunnar Is
Gunnar currently ranks #528 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #382 in 2014. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Gunnar
- Gunnar peaked at #382 in the U.S. in 2014.
- Gunnar is a name with Viking and Norse mythology roots.
Names Like Gunnar
Other Norse names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Gunnar
Norse names that pair well as a brother or sister to Gunnar.
Questions About Gunnar
What does Gunnar mean?
Gunnar is a boy name of Norse origin. A warrior name meaning bold fighter, brave and unyielding.
How popular is Gunnar?
Gunnar currently ranks #528 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #382 in 2014. It has held steady.
Where does Gunnar come from?
Gunnar comes from Norse roots. Gunnar peaked at #382 in the U.S. in 2014.
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