Thayer vs Janson

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

English American German

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Boy #4,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan"

Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch

Scandinavian Dutch American

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Thayer Rank #4,558

Janson Rank #4,740

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4740 for Janson.

Is Thayer or Janson more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Janson at #4740 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Janson mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin).

Are Thayer and Janson boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Janson is primarily a boy name.