Jess vs Thayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army of the people, warrior of the nation"

Origin: Old German theod + hari

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Jess Rank #4,646

Thayer Rank #4,558

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Jess or Thayer more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Thayer mean?

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

Are Jess and Thayer boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.