Tanner vs Pierce

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 #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Tanner Rank #443

Pierce Rank #541

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Tanner or Pierce more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Pierce mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Tanner and Pierce boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.