Tanner vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Tanner Rank #443

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Richard mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Tanner and Richard boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.