Tanner vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tanner

Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Tanner Rank #443

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Eric mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Tanner and Eric boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.