Tanner vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Tanner Rank #443

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Emerson mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Tanner and Emerson boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.