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Gunther

♂ Boy

Pronounced GUN-tər /ˈɡʊn.tər/Medium

Meaning: From Germanic Gunthar — gund, 'war, battle', plus hari, 'army' — 'battle-warrior, bold in war'High

In 30 seconds: A battle-warrior: Gunther is the Germanic 'bold in war' — a name of legend (the Nibelungenlied's king). Strong, storied, and bold.
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Origin HighGerman
MeaningFrom Germanic Gunthar — gund, 'war, battle', plus hari, 'army' — 'battle-warrior, bold in war'
U.S. rank (2025)#5466 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,103

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519242025

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

Gunther comes from the Germanic Gunthar — gund, 'war, battle', plus hari, 'army' — 'battle-warrior, bold in war'. A legendary name (the Nibelungenlied's King Gunther), strong and storied.

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare, battle-warrior at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Gunther joins Germanic gund ('war') with hari ('army') — 'battle-warrior'; King Gunther appears in the Nibelungenlied and Wagner's Ring; strong and storied.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Gunther — etymology

Variations

GüntherGunterGunnar

Nicknames

Gunny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gunther mean?

Gunther is Germanic for 'battle-warrior, bold in war'.

How do you pronounce Gunther?

It's said GUN-tər /ˈɡʊn.tər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gunther a boy or girl name?

Gunther is a boy's name.

How popular is Gunther?

Gunther is a rare name in the U.S.

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