A large container or armored vehicle
Originally an English occupational surname for a maker of tanks or cisterns, it is now primarily used as a bold, modern word name. It evokes images of strength, durability, and heavy machinery. In contemporary usage, it is often a nickname-turned-given-name associated with physical power.
About 10 boys were named Tank in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Mixed martial artist and professional wrestler
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American marine and playable character · Call of Duty: Zombies
