Tanner vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Tanner Rank #443

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Colson mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Tanner and Colson boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.