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Gunnar
BoyMeaning of Gunnar: Norse: 'battle warrior'
Gunnar is a boy's name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 625th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2443rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#625
462 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2443
9 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
18,178
First recorded 1893 · peak 2015
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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