Tanner vs Drew

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 #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Tanner Rank #443

Drew Rank #543

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Tanner or Drew more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Drew mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Tanner and Drew boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.