Thayer vs Daven

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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Daven

Boy #4,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Devon, poet"

Origin: Celtic via Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,602
Total SSA Count: 22
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Thayer Rank #4,558

Daven Rank #4,602

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4602 for Daven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Daven more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Daven at #4602 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Daven mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin).

Are Thayer and Daven boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Daven is primarily a boy name.

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