Names like Gunner
If Gunner is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Scandinavian classics to names with a similar sound. Gunner has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Ander, Porter, Jensen and Anderson.
24 boy names like Gunner
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- Ander#728Ander means "strong man" or "courageous." It's a variation of the name Andrew.Also ScandinavianSame “-er” ending
- Porter#560Porter was an occupational surname for a gatekeeper or doorkeeper.Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Jensen#282Jensen means "son of Jens" or "son of John."Also ScandinavianSimilar popularity curve
- Anderson#363Anderson means "son of Anders" or "son of Andrew." It indicates a family lineage.Also ScandinavianSimilar popularity curve
- Dexter#693This name comes from a Latin word meaning 'right-handed' or 'skillful.' It suggests…Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Iker#390The name Iker is usually understood to mean "visitation" or "visiting".Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Fletcher#547It means "arrow maker." This name was given to someone who made arrows for a living.Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Fisher#791Fisher refers to someone who catches fish, or a fisherman.Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Karter#270Drives a cart or wagon.Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Tucker#181Tucker originally meant someone who softens cloth by pounding it.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Ryker#183Ryker is thought to mean "rich" or "powerful."Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Wilder#431It means "untamed" or "wild hunter," referring to someone who lives in the wilderness or…Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- AmeerThis name means 'prince' or 'commander'.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Bridger#701This name comes from an old English surname.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Major#670It means "greater" or "superior." It can also refer to a military rank.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- AxlA variant of Absalom, meaning "father of peace".Also Scandinavian
- ThatcherIt means "roof thatcher," someone who makes roofs from straw or reeds.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Miller#369Miller means "one who grinds grain." It originally described someone whose job was to…Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Denver#518The name comes from a surname meaning 'from the Danish town'.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Brantley#499Brantley means 'sword' or 'fiery torch' in Old English.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Sawyer#122Sawyer means "wood cutter." It refers to someone who saws wood for a living.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Axel#79Axel means "father of peace".Also Scandinavian2 syllables
- Parker#102Parker means "keeper of the park." It originally described someone who took care of a…Same “-er” ending2 syllables
- Ledger#554It refers to someone who keeps records, like an accountant or bookkeeper.Same “-er” ending2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Gunner?
- Names with a similar style to Gunner include Ander, Porter, Jensen, Anderson, Dexter and Iker.
- How are these names matched to Gunner?
- Each name is compared with Gunner on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Gunner has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Scandinavian names are like Gunner?
- Ander, Jensen, Anderson, Axl and Axel share Gunner's Scandinavian roots.