Hunt

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Pronounced HUNT /ˈhʌnt/High

Meaning: An English surname/word — from the Old English hunta, 'a hunter', hence 'a hunter; the hunt'; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A hunter; the hunt: Hunt is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningAn English surname/word — from the Old English hunta, 'a hunter', hence 'a hunter; the hunt'; we note the surname

U.S. rank (2024)#8552 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 247

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Hunt is an English surname/word — from the Old English hunta, 'a hunter', hence 'a hunter; the hunt' (we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'HUNT').

In the U.S. it appears as a short surname/word-name (also a short form of Hunter). Rare, a-hunter at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Hunt comes from the Old English hunta, 'a hunter' — a crisp surname/word-name (we note the surname; said 'HUNT').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Hunt — surname/word-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hunt mean?

Hunt is an English surname/word — 'a hunter; the hunt' (from hunta, 'a hunter'). We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Hunt?

It's said HUNT /ˈhʌnt/ — one syllable.

Is Hunt a boy or girl name?

Hunt is a boy's name.

How popular is Hunt?

Hunt is a very rare name in the U.S.