Tanner vs Spencer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tanner

Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #443
Total SSA Count: 711
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Jamie Andy Harvey Malcolm

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Spencer

Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #388
Total SSA Count: 840
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Tanner Rank #443

Spencer Rank #388

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #443 for Tanner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tanner or Spencer more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Spencer mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Tanner and Spencer boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.

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