Shawn vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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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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Shawn Rank #639

Tanner Rank #443

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Tanner more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Tanner mean?

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

Are Shawn and Tanner boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.