Tanner vs Shawn

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 #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Tanner Rank #443

Shawn Rank #639

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Tanner or Shawn more popular?

Tanner is more popular, ranked #443 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Shawn mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Tanner and Shawn boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.