Kilyan vs Thayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kilyan

Boy #4,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright-headed"

Origin: Old Irish

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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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Kilyan Rank #4,586

Thayer Rank #4,558

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4586 for Kilyan.

Is Kilyan or Thayer more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Kilyan at #4586 in the United States.

What do Kilyan and Thayer mean?

Kilyan means "bright-headed" (Old Irish origin). Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin).

Are Kilyan and Thayer boy or girl names?

Kilyan is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.