Thayer vs Odell

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

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Mekai Romi Amory Jaxten

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Odell

Boy #4,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place of the blue dye plant"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,694
Total SSA Count: 22
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Thayer Rank #4,558

Odell Rank #4,694

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4694 for Odell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Odell more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Odell at #4694 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Odell mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Odell means "place of the blue dye plant" (Old English origin).

Are Thayer and Odell boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Odell is primarily a boy name.

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