Tanner vs Jensen

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 #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Tanner Rank #443

Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Jensen mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Tanner and Jensen boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.