Tanner vs Lawson

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 #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Tanner Rank #443

Lawson Rank #416

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Lawson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Lawson mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Tanner and Lawson boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.