Thayer vs Kilyan

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 #4,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright-headed"

Origin: Old Irish

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Thayer Rank #4,558

Kilyan Rank #4,586

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4586 for Kilyan.

Is Thayer or Kilyan more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Kilyan at #4586 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Kilyan mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Kilyan means "bright-headed" (Old Irish origin).

Are Thayer and Kilyan boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Kilyan is primarily a boy name.