Tanner vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Tanner Rank #443

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Gavin mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Tanner and Gavin boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.