Allen vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

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Allen Rank #574

Tanner Rank #443

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Tanner more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Tanner mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Allen and Tanner boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.