Tanner vs Ralf

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 #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Tanner Rank #443

Ralf Rank #32,528

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Tanner or Ralf more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Ralf mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Tanner and Ralf boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.