Tanner vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Tanner Rank #443

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Sterling mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Tanner and Sterling boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.