Tanner vs Lian

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 #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

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Tanner Rank #443

Lian Rank #515

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #515 for Lian.

Is Tanner or Lian more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Lian at #515 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Lian mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Tanner and Lian boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.