Leather maker or worker
Tanor is a rare occupational surname-turned-first-name, derived from the Old English word 'tannere'. It refers to someone who tanned hides into leather, a vital trade in medieval society. While similar to the popular Tanner, this spelling variation is exceptionally rare in the United States.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Tanor in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
