Boy Name

Hunter

"One who hunts; from English occupational surname"

Ranked #128 for boys

About the Name Hunter

Meaning

One who hunts; from English occupational surname

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#128

Girl Rank

#881

Hunter is a boy name of English origin. The name means "One who hunts; from English occupational surname" and Currently ranked #128 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with H or explore other English names.

Popularity Over Time

#581

1950

#769

1960

#1262

1970

#6060

1980

#66136

1990

#98427

2000

#77820

2010

#20217

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Hunter

HS Hunter S. Thompson (journalist/author)
HH Hunter Hayes (country singer)

Names Similar to Hunter

Hudson

Boy

Son of Hugh, heart, mind, spirit

English #22

Harper

Girl

Harp player, minstrel

English #1791

Hayes

Boy

English #160

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
Starts with: H
Origin: English