Tanner vs Paxton

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 #288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace town; settlement of peace"

Origin: Latin/Old English

American English

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Tanner Rank #443

Paxton Rank #288

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Paxton more popular?

Paxton is more popular, ranked #288 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Paxton mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Paxton means "peace town; settlement of peace" (Latin/Old English origin).

Are Tanner and Paxton boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Paxton is primarily a boy name.