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Tanner vs Jake

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

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Popularity Comparison

Tanner Rank #443
Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #443 for Tanner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tanner or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Jake mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Tanner and Jake boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.

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