Tanner vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Tanner Rank #443

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Jay mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Tanner and Jay boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.