Thayer vs Barret

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

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Maxson Tiger Apolo Carsten

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Barret

Boy #4,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength"

Origin: Old English / Old German

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,460
Total SSA Count: 23
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Thayer Rank #4,558

Barret Rank #4,460

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Barret more popular?

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Barret mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin).

Are Thayer and Barret boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Barret is primarily a boy name.

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