Tanner vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tanner

Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#443
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tanner Rank #443
Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #443 for Tanner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tanner or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Hugo mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Tanner and Hugo boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.

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