Drew vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Tanner Rank #443

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Tanner more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Tanner mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Drew and Tanner boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.