Sean vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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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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Sean Rank #437

Tanner Rank #443

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Sean or Tanner more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Sean and Tanner mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Sean and Tanner boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.