Thayer vs Kei

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 #4,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"joy, jubilation"

Origin: Japanese kanji 慶

Japanese American Hawaiian

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Thayer Rank #4,558

Kei Rank #4,606

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4606 for Kei.

Is Thayer or Kei more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Kei mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Thayer and Kei boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.