Tanner vs Killian

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 #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Tanner Rank #443

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Killian mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Tanner and Killian boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.