Hunter
«Hunter»
The constellation of Hunter · every letter is a star; its height set by its numerology
Meaning of Hunter
«Hunter»
That is the heart of Hunter: a name of English origin that needs no further explanation.
Hunter at a glance
Origin: English
Symbolizes: freedom, adventure and wit
Numerology: Expression 5 · Soul 8 · Personality 6
Ruling planet: Mercury (number 5)
Day: Wednesday Color: Green Stone: Emerald
Popularity: #99 in the U.S. (2020–2025)
Numerology & planet
Free, curious and communicative; born for adventure.
About the name Hunter
5 is its number and Mercury its planet. Free, curious and adventurous. It all adds up to something clear: freedom, adventure and wit.
The personality of Hunter in numerology
Every name holds three numbers, and Hunter's tell this story:
Expression 5 · Mercury: Free, curious and adventurous.
Soul 8 · Saturn: deep down, it is drawn to success and mastery.
Personality 6 · Venus: people meeting them sense a presence that is kind and caring.
The origin of Hunter
English names are modern and widely used around the world. Hunter grows out of that history: a «Hunter» that time has not worn down. By its number 5, Hunter is linked to the day Wednesday, the color Green, the element Air and the stone Emerald.
How popular is Hunter?
Hunter is in a quieter moment. Between 2020 and 2025, 21,341 boys named Hunter were registered in the U.S. (rank #99), according to the Social Security Administration.
Higher = more chosen (U.S. top 200)
It ranked #47 in the 2010s, so it's heard less often now. That has its charm: a name everyone recognizes, that fewer classmates will share.
It entered the top 200 in the 1990s and hasn't left since.
Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hunter mean?
Hunter means «Hunter.» It is a name of English origin.
What is the numerology of Hunter?
Its number is 5, ruled by Mercury: Free, curious and communicative; born for adventure.
Is Hunter a boy or girl name?
Hunter is used as a boy's name.