Tanner vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tanner

Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Tanner Rank #443

Allen Rank #574

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Tanner or Allen more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Allen mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Tanner and Allen boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.