Tanner vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Tanner Rank #443

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Malcolm mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Tanner and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.