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Tanner

TAN-ər

Popularity

#3158

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

99,478

Peak Year

#4,827 in 1998

First Recorded

1913

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Tanner is an English occupational surname referring to someone who tans hides into leather.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Tanner Buchanan

    American actor.

  • Tanner Pearson

    Canadian professional ice hockey player

Nicknames

Personality Traits

friendlyreliablehardworkingoutdoorsy

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