Johnny vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

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Johnny Rank #458

Tanner Rank #443

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or Tanner more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Tanner mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Johnny and Tanner boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.