Tanner vs Porter

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 #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Tanner Rank #443

Porter Rank #616

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Tanner or Porter more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Porter mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Tanner and Porter boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.