Gautier is a boy's name of French origin meaning “Refers to a ruler or a powerful warrior; a name often associated with the famous French poet Gautier..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Gau, Tee. As of 2025, Gautier ranks #2859 among boys' names in the United States. Its highest US ranking was #2858 in 2020.
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go-tee-ay
Phonetic spelling
Currently #2859 among US baby names.
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Gautier means “Refers to a ruler or a powerful warrior; a name often associated with the famous French poet Gautier..” It is a boy's name of French origin.
Gautier is pronounced go-tee-ay.
Gautier is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Gautier currently ranks #2859 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Gautier include Gau, Tee.
Middle names that pair well with Gautier include Gautier Louis, Gautier Henri, Gautier Maxime.
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