Gunar is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old Norse elements 'gunnr' meaning 'battle' and 'arr' signifying 'warrior'. This given name was popular among the Scandinavian peoples during the Viking Age and has been recorded in various forms across centuries.
The name Gunar has seen varied popularity over time, with peaks in 1995 and 2007, and a total of 43 births recorded between 1993 and 2008.