List of tallest people Men Men

| Nationality | Metric | Imperial | Name_ | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2.72m | 8ft 11in | Robert Wadlow | 1918–1940 |
| United States | 2.68m | 8ft 9½in | John Rogan | 1868–1905 |
| United States | 2.63m | 8ft 7½ in | John F. Carroll | 1932–1969 |
| Ukraine | 2.57m | 8ft 5.5 in | Leonid Stadnyk | 1971– |
| Finland | 2.51m | 8ft 3 in | Väinö Myllyrinne | 1909–1963 |
| Canada | 2.51m | 8ft 3 in | Edouard Beaupré | 1881-1904 |
| Turkey | 2.51m | 8ft 3 in | Sultan Kösen | 1982– |
| United States | 2.49m | 8ft 2 in | Bernard Coyne | 1897–1921 |
| United States | 2.49m | 8ft 2 in | Don Koehler | 1925–1981 |
| India | 2.49m | 8ft 3 in | Vikas Uppal | 1986–2007 |
| Ireland | 2.46m | 8ft 1 in | Patrick Cotter O`Brien | 1760–1806 |