Thayer vs Denny

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

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Dreux Harlin Revel Demarius

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Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,471
Total SSA Count: 23
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Wacey Harlin Castle Azier

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Popularity Comparison

Thayer Rank #4,558

Denny Rank #4,471

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Denny more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Denny mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Thayer and Denny boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Denny is primarily a boy name.

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