Tanner vs Salem

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 #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Tanner Rank #443

Salem Rank #635

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Tanner or Salem more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Salem mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Tanner and Salem boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.