Bill vs Thayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bill

Boy #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,669
Total SSA Count: 22
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Koehn Thayer Zuri Amory

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Thayer

Boy #4,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army of the people, warrior of the nation"

Origin: Old German theod + hari

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,558
Total SSA Count: 23
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Island Joesiah Jaxten Amory

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Popularity Comparison

Bill Rank #4,669

Thayer Rank #4,558

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4669 for Bill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bill or Thayer more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Bill and Thayer mean?

Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin).

Are Bill and Thayer boy or girl names?

Bill is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.

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