Gunther

Gunther: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʌnθɚ/ · /ˈɡʌntɚ/

Meaning and origin of Gunther

  • A male given name from German.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Gunther. Compare variants: Gunter, Günter, Guenter, Günther, Guenther, Ginter, Ginther.

How popular is Gunther?

17U.S. babies in 2025
#1882peak rank (1931)
1,098babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,098 boys in the U.S. have been named Gunther. Its highest rank for boys was #1882 in 1931. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Gunther FAQ

What does the name Gunther mean?

A male given name from German. Borrowed from German Gunther. Compare variants: Gunter, Günter, Guenter, Günther, Guenther, Ginter, Ginther.

What is the origin of the name Gunther?

Gunther is listed as a name of German origin.

How popular is the name Gunther?

Since 1880, 1,098 boys in the U.S. have been named Gunther. Its highest rank for boys was #1882 in 1931. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Gunther a boy or girl name?

Gunther is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,098 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.