Tanner vs Walter

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 #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Tanner Rank #443

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Walter mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Tanner and Walter boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.