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Gunter

♂ Boy

Pronounced GOON-tur /ˈɡʊn.tɐ/Medium

Meaning: From the Germanic Gunther (Gunthar), joining gund ('war, battle') and heri ('army, warrior') — so 'battle army' or 'war warrior.' A hero's name in the Nibelungenlied. Documented.Medium

In 30 seconds: A strong old Germanic name: Gunter means 'battle army' (said 'GOON-tur'). A hero of Norse-German legend.
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Origin MediumGerman, Germanic
MeaningFrom the Germanic Gunther (Gunthar), joining gund ('war, battle') and heri ('army, warrior') — so 'battle army' or 'war warrior.' A hero's name in the Nibelungenlied. Documented.
U.S. rank (2024)#12903 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 390

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519292024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gunter is a Germanic name from Gunther, joining gund ('war') and heri ('army') — 'battle army.' It stars in the medieval Nibelungenlied as a Burgundian king. Long used across German-speaking lands, it carries a rugged, legendary air (said 'GOON-tur').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., a vintage Germanic name. Rare, sturdy, and legendary.

Did you know? Gunter comes from the Germanic Gunther, 'war' plus 'army' — the name of the Burgundian king in the epic Nibelungenlied. A bold, heroic pick with deep roots (said 'GOON-tur').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Gunter — Germanic Gunther, 'war + army'; documented

Variations

GuntherGunnarGuenter

Nicknames

GunnyGus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gunter mean?

Gunter comes from the Germanic Gunther, joining 'war' and 'army,' so 'battle army' or 'war warrior.'

How do you pronounce Gunter?

It's said GOON-tur /ˈɡʊn.tɐ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gunter a boy or girl name?

Gunter is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Gunter?

Gunter is a rare, vintage Germanic name for boys in the U.S.

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