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Thayer vs Sagan

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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Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Thayer Rank #4,558
Sagan Rank #4,480

Sagan is more popular, ranked #4480 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Sagan more popular?

Sagan is more popular, ranked #4480 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Sagan mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are Thayer and Sagan boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Sagan is primarily a boy name.

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