Colin vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish 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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Colin Rank #335

Tanner Rank #443

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Colin or Tanner more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Colin and Tanner mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Colin and Tanner boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.