Tanner vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Tanner Rank #443

Roy Rank #542

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Tanner or Roy more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Roy mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Tanner and Roy boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.