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Gabe vs Thayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,653
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Gabe Rank #4,653
Thayer Rank #4,558

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4653 for Gabe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabe or Thayer more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Gabe at #4653 in the United States.

What do Gabe and Thayer mean?

Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin).

Are Gabe and Thayer boy or girl names?

Gabe is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.

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