Tanner vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Tanner Rank #443

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Paul mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Tanner and Paul boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.