Thayer vs Jess

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 #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

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Thayer Rank #4,558

Jess Rank #4,646

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Thayer or Jess more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Jess mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Thayer and Jess boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.