Tanner vs Dakota

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tanner

Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

✓ All Clear

Tanner Rank #443

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Dakota mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Tanner and Dakota boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.