Tatum vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#195
Total SSA Count
1,833
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tatum Rank #195
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #195 for Tatum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tatum or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Tatum and John mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Tatum and John boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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