Hunt - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Hunt \hu-nt\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "hunt". Perhaps originally a short form of Hunter or Huntington.

Similar baby names are Bent, Honi, Hani, Hank, Hans, Han, Hart, Holt, Hoyt, Huntly, Huon, Junot, Kent, Quint and Quent.

Hunt is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Hunt. Click here to compare Hunt with related baby names.