Gunter
About Gunter
Gunter is a Germanic masculine name derived from the elements 'gund' meaning 'war' and 'hari' meaning 'army' or 'warrior'. It has historical significance in Germanic mythology and medieval literature, appearing in the Nibelungenlied as a Burgundian king. The name was popular in medieval Germany but became less common in modern times. Today, Gunter remains more prevalent in Germany, Austria, and other Germanic countries, though it's considered somewhat traditional. In English-speaking countries, it's relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive European flair. The name has variations including Günther, Günter, and Guenther.
As of October 2026, Gunter ranked #10041 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3407 in 1964.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Gunters
- Günter Blobel
German biologist
- Günter Wilhelm Grass
German novelist
- Günter Guillaume
East German spy
- Günter Theodor Netzer
German footballer
- Günter Schabowski
East German politician
- Günter Verheugen
German politician
- Günter Wallraff
German journalist and author
- Günter Wand
German conductor and composer
- Günter Wendt
German aerospace engineer
- (Fritz) Gunter Sachs
German photographer and astrologist
Gunter in pop culture
- Gunter
penguin in animated series "Adventure Time"
- Dr. Gunter Janek
from the movie "Sneakers"
- Gunter
character from the video game "Fire Emblem Fates"