Ellis vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh 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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Ellis Rank #273

Tanner Rank #443

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Ellis or Tanner more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Tanner mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Ellis and Tanner boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.