How to say it
GUN · ner
ˈɡʌn.ər
Masculine
Gunner
Bold warrior
What it means
From the Old Norse Gunnar, 'bold warrior,' from gunnr, 'battle.'
Gunner comes from the Old Norse Gunnar, 'bold warrior,' built on gunnr, 'battle.' The English spelling doubles as the word for someone who works a gun, giving it a rugged, sporty edge. It rides the -er sound with Hunter and fits the strong outdoorsy set. Said GUN-ur.
How to spell Gunner
The standard spelling is Gunner. Common variants include Gunnar, Guner, Gunther, but Gunner is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #235 in 2014, currently #506 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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- Spelling
From the Norse Gunnar; also spelled Gunnar.
Spelling variants
- Gunnar
- Guner
- Gunther
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Common questions
- What does the name Gunner mean?
- From the Old Norse Gunnar, 'bold warrior,' from gunnr, 'battle.'
- What does Gunner mean in Scandinavian?
- In Scandinavian, Gunner means "Bold warrior." Gunner comes from the Old Norse Gunnar, 'bold warrior,' built on gunnr, 'battle.' The English spelling doubles as the word for someone who works a gun, giving it a rugged, sporty edge. It rides the -er sound with Hunter and fits the strong outdoorsy set. Said GUN-ur.
- How do you pronounce Gunner?
- Gunner is pronounced ˈɡʌn.ər. Say it as GUN-ner, with the stress on the "gun" syllable.
- How do you spell Gunner?
- The standard spelling is Gunner. Common spelling variants include Gunnar, Guner, Gunther.
- Is Gunner a boy or girl name?
- Gunner is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Gunner?
- Gunner ranked #506 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.