The baby name Gunter is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡʌn.tər/ (GUN-tər) [English]; /ˈɡʏn.tɐ/ (GÜN-tər) [German].
Gunter is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Gunter is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡʌn.tər/ (GUN-tər) [English]; /ˈɡʏn.tɐ/ (GÜN-tər) [German].
Gunter is Germanic in Origin.
Gunter is a Germanic masculine name from Old High German gund “battle” + heri/hari “army,” conveying “warrior of the battle-host” or “battle-army.” The form underlies medieval compounds like Gundahar/Gunthari and aligns with a broader Germanic naming pattern that valorizes martial strength. Meaning-wise, it suggests a seasoned fighter or defender within the war-band.
The name is well attested in medieval legend, notably King Gunther of Burgundy in the Nibelungenlied; its Norse cognate appears as Gunnar in the Völsunga saga. In German-speaking countries, Gunter (more commonly Günter or Günther) remained established, cresting in popularity in the early to mid-20th century before becoming a traditional, less frequent choice. Anglicized spellings include Gunter and Gunther, with Guenter used when the umlaut is unavailable. Related or cognate forms include Gunnar (Scandinavian). The surname Gunter/Gunther also occurs in English contexts.
| Günter Schabowski Günter Schabowski was a German politician best known for his role in the events leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall. As a member of the East German government, he inadvertently announced the opening of the border to West Berlin during a press conference in 1989, which led to the wall's collapse. His statement marked a pivotal moment in German history and the end of the Cold War era. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #216 | 5 | 3,850 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #217 | 4 | 4,970 |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #248 | 6 | 6,830 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #300 | 6 | 6,530 |
| PE | 0 | #327 | 3 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #330 | 3 | 7,401 |
| GT | 0 | #336 | 3 | 5,948 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| France | Boys | 1991 | #346 | 3 | 1,788 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #356 | 87 | 2,180 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| Germany | 0 | #389 | 49 | 2,542 | |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #400 | 789 | 5,697 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #409 | 5 | 5,922 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #466 | 9 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #481 | 3 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #497 | 3 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #499 | 7 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #507 | 4 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #523 | 4 | 12,621 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #560 | 6 | 10,162 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #578 | 15 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #642 | 24 | 13,390 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #735 | 17 | 12,213 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #779 | 100 | 14,506 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #892 | 60 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #895 | 26 | 15,656 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #896 | 35 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #969 | 14 | 16,355 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,094 | 85 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,248 | 7 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,433 | 39 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Gunter is popular in 57 countries — most recent births per country:
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