Daven vs Thayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daven

Boy #4,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Devon, poet"

Origin: Celtic via Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,602
Total SSA Count: 22
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Daven Rank #4,602

Thayer Rank #4,558

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4602 for Daven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daven or Thayer more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Daven at #4602 in the United States.

What do Daven and Thayer mean?

Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin). Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin).

Are Daven and Thayer boy or girl names?

Daven is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.

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