Gunnar

Meaning of Gunnar

Gunnar means "warrior" or "bold fighter."

Gunnar has Norse roots — browse every Norse baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gunnar

Gunnar has cooled off, slipping to #612 in 2025, down from a peak of #382 in 2014.

Notable people named Gunnar

• Gunnar Nelson
  Icelandic mixed martial artist
• Gunnar Hansen
  Actor, "Texas Chainsaw"
• Gunnar Peterson
  Celebrity fitness trainer
• Gunnar Myrdal
  Swedish economist, Nobel laureate
• Gunnar Esiason
  Cystic fibrosis advocate

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Questions about the name Gunnar

What does the name Gunnar mean?

Gunnar means gunnar means "warrior" or "bold fighter.", and it comes from Norse origins.

Is Gunnar a boy's or a girl's name?

Gunnar is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gunnar?

In 2025, Gunnar ranked #612 for boys, down from #600 the year before.

When was Gunnar most popular?

Gunnar peaked at #382 in 2014.