Thayer vs Jaeger

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 #4,520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter; huntsman"

Origin: German

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Thayer Rank #4,558

Jaeger Rank #4,520

Jaeger is more popular, ranked #4520 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Is Thayer or Jaeger more popular?

Jaeger is more popular, ranked #4520 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Jaeger mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Jaeger means "hunter; huntsman" (German origin).

Are Thayer and Jaeger boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Jaeger is primarily a boy name.