Barret vs Thayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barret

Boy #4,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength"

Origin: Old English / Old German

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,460
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear

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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
Nicknames
Thay

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Popularity Comparison

Barret Rank #4,460
Thayer Rank #4,558

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barret ___

  • Barret James
  • Barret Scott
  • Barret Cole
  • Barret Grant
  • Barret Lee
  • Barret Wayne

Thayer ___

  • Thayer James
  • Thayer Cole
  • Thayer Reid
  • Thayer Alexander
  • Thayer William
  • Thayer Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barret

Fletcher Deacon Garrison Harlow Hadley

If you choose Thayer

Parker Sawyer Greer Sloane Fletcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barret or Thayer more popular?

Barret is more popular, ranked #4460 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Barret and Thayer mean?

Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin). Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin).

Are Barret and Thayer boy or girl names?

Barret is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.

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