Lian vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lian

Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

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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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Lian Rank #515

Tanner Rank #443

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #515 for Lian.

Is Lian or Tanner more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Lian at #515 in the United States.

What do Lian and Tanner mean?

Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Lian and Tanner boy or girl names?

Lian is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.