Roy vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English 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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Roy Rank #542

Tanner Rank #443

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Tanner more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Tanner mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Roy and Tanner boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.