What does the name Gunnar mean?

The name Gunnar means "Warrior".

What is the origin of the name Gunnar?

Gunnar is a name of Scandinavian origin.

In 2023, 474 babies were named Gunnar in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Gunnar is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 474 ↘

All-Time Total: 17,676

Peak Year: 2015

Gunnar is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements meaning "war" and "warrior."

Boy names closely related to Gunnar

Tobias Elliott Silas Wyatt Jameson Maverick Jackson Asher

Girl names closely related to Gunnar

Hayden Raven Eleanor Harper Winter Ruth Kennedy Addison

Names with similar meaning to Gunnar

Gunner Sloan Sloane

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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