Tanner vs Clark

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 #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Tanner Rank #443

Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Clark mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Tanner and Clark boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.