Boston vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

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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Boston Rank #628

Tanner Rank #443

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Tanner more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Tanner mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Boston and Tanner boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.