Thayer vs Kaylan

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 #4,545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Thayer Rank #4,558

Kaylan Rank #4,545

Kaylan is more popular, ranked #4545 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Is Thayer or Kaylan more popular?

Kaylan is more popular, ranked #4545 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Kaylan mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Kaylan means "slender, narrow one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Thayer and Kaylan boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Kaylan is primarily a boy name.