Thayer vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thayer

Boy #4,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army of the people, warrior of the nation"

Origin: Old German theod + hari

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

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Thayer Rank #4,558

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Thayer or Barnabas more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Barnabas mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Thayer and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.