Philip vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

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Philip Rank #522

Tanner Rank #443

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Tanner more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Tanner mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Philip and Tanner boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.