Seth vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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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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Seth Rank #559

Tanner Rank #443

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Tanner more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Tanner mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Seth and Tanner boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.