Hunt \hu-nt\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Hunt 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. View a list of the 5 names that reference Hunt.