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Fraser vs Thayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fraser

Boy #4,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest men, from Norman Freselier"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,642
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Fraser Rank #4,642
Thayer Rank #4,558

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4642 for Fraser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fraser or Thayer more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Fraser at #4642 in the United States.

What do Fraser and Thayer mean?

Fraser means "of the forest men, from Norman Freselier" (Norman French origin). Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin).

Are Fraser and Thayer boy or girl names?

Fraser is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.

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