Tanner vs Franklin

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 #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Tanner Rank #443

Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Franklin mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Tanner and Franklin boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.