Tanner vs Hector

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 #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Tanner Rank #443

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Hector mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Tanner and Hector boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.