Avery vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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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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Avery Rank #259

Tanner Rank #443

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Avery or Tanner more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Avery and Tanner mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Avery and Tanner boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.