Tanner vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Tanner Rank #443

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Tanner or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Tanner and Wells mean?

Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Tanner and Wells boy or girl names?

Tanner is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.