Thayer vs Dashiel

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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Zuri Micha Donnell Xaylen

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Dashiel

Boy #4,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the ash tree dell"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,423
Total SSA Count: 23
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Kilyan Jaylyn Zebadiah Ethaniel

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Popularity Comparison

Thayer Rank #4,558

Dashiel Rank #4,423

Dashiel is more popular, ranked #4423 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Dashiel more popular?

Dashiel is more popular, ranked #4423 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Dashiel mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Dashiel means "from the ash tree dell" (Old English origin).

Are Thayer and Dashiel boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Dashiel is primarily a boy name.

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