Hugo vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tanner

Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#443
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Tanner Rank #443

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #443 for Tanner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Tanner more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Tanner mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Hugo and Tanner boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.

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