Gender: M
Origin: English
Meaning: "one who hunts"
Popularity in 2008: #54
Currently in the Top 55, Hunter is one of the leaders of an unusual band of boys' names that combines macho imagery (Hunter, Austin, Harley) with softened masculinity. It was for years attached to gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
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Rank in US Top 1000