Günther

Günther is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “battle and army.” In 2024 it was given to 23 boys in the United States.

Günther at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“battle and army”
Pronunciation
/ˈɡʏntɐ/

About the name Günther

Günther belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “battle and army” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Günther first appears in Social Security records in 1924. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1881 in 1931, and in 2024 23 babies received the name — 1,086 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Günther in US records

First recorded (US)
1924
Best US rank
#1881 in 1931
Peak year
1995
Babies named Günther in 2024
23
Total since 1880
1,086

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Günther mean?

Günther means “battle and army” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Günther a boy or girl name?

Günther is a boy name. In 2024, 23 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Günther?

Günther comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Günther?

Günther first appears in US records in 1924. Its best-ever ranking was #1881 in 1931, and 23 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Günther?

Günther is pronounced /ˈɡʏntɐ/ (IPA).

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