Smithy vs Tanis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smithy

Boy #20,489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"skilled metalworker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,489
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Smith, Smitty

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Smithy Rank #20,489
Tanis Rank #20,563

Smithy is more popular, ranked #20489 vs #20563 for Tanis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Smithy ___

  • Smithy James
  • Smithy Lee
  • Smithy Ray
  • Smithy Dean
  • Smithy Cole

Tanis ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Smithy

Rusty Bucky Ricky Bonnie Georgie

If you choose Tanis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smithy or Tanis more popular?

Smithy is more popular, ranked #20489 compared to Tanis at #20563 in the United States.

What do Smithy and Tanis mean?

Smithy means "skilled metalworker" (Old English origin).

Are Smithy and Tanis boy or girl names?

Smithy is primarily a boy name. Tanis is primarily a boy name.

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