Gunner
g(un)-ner
US Popularity:779
Origin:German
Meaning:battler or warrior
Gunner is a boy's name of German origin. It means "battler" or "warrior" and is a variant of Gunther. Gunnar Hámundarson was an Icelandic chieftain and skilled fighter believed to have fought in many Viking battles throughout the 10th century. With a name like Gunner, you can encourage baby to be fierce and brave when faced with life's challenges. Perhaps these admiral sentiments inspired The Killers' front-man, Brandon Flowers, to name his second son Gunnar in 2009.
Gunner Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Gunner is currently #2146 on The Bump
Boy:Gunner is currently #648 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Gunner is currently #779 in U.S. births
Boy:Gunner is currently #267 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#779
in 2022
- 132
from 2021
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