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Thayer vs Aithan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Aithan

Boy #4,385 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, enduring, firm"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,385
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Thayer Rank #4,558
Aithan Rank #4,385

Aithan is more popular, ranked #4385 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Aithan more popular?

Aithan is more popular, ranked #4385 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Aithan mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Aithan means "strong, enduring, firm" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thayer and Aithan boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Aithan is primarily a boy name.

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