Tanner vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tanner

Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Tanner Rank #443

Alexis Rank #485

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #485 for Alexis.

Is Tanner or Alexis more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Alexis mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Tanner and Alexis boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.