Thayer vs Kegan

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Kegan

Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,396
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Thayer Rank #4,558

Kegan Rank #4,396

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Kegan more popular?

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Kegan mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Thayer and Kegan boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Kegan is primarily a boy name.

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