Tanner vs Erik

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 #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Tanner Rank #443

Erik Rank #477

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Tanner or Erik more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Erik mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Tanner and Erik boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.