Tanner vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Tanner Rank #443

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Ellis mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Tanner and Ellis boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.