Malcolm vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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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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Malcolm Rank #314

Tanner Rank #443

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Malcolm or Tanner more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Tanner mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Malcolm and Tanner boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.