Scandinavian · boy

Gunner

A familiar name with a nostalgic, vintage feel.

Rank 2024

#519

Trend

falling

Band

rare

Styles

vintage

Meaning

Bold warrior; one who wages war

Gunner is a rare boy name with Scandinavian roots. In 2024, 587 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #519 nationally, and it has been gently easing in recent years. Its style leans vintage — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

vintage

About Scandinavian names

Scandinavian names descend from Old Norse, where names invoked gods, strength, and the sea, and were often built from two joined elements. The modern Nordic taste, though, runs crisp and minimal — short, clear names like Astrid, Soren, Freya, and Nils. That combination of Viking backbone and clean-lined simplicity is exactly what draws American parents to them now.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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