Thayer vs Jaymes

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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Ryken Amory Jahmier Ikaika

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Jaymes

Boy #4,574 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,574
Total SSA Count: 22
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Arlington Caisyn Rollin Chadwick

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Popularity Comparison

Thayer Rank #4,558

Jaymes Rank #4,574

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4574 for Jaymes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Jaymes more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Jaymes at #4574 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Jaymes mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Jaymes means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thayer and Jaymes boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Jaymes is primarily a boy name.

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