Soloman vs Thayer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Soloman

Boy #4,667 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, man of peace"

Origin: Hebrew shalom

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Muslim English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,667
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sol, Solly, Sal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Soloman Rank #4,667
Thayer Rank #4,558

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #4667 for Soloman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Soloman ___

  • Soloman James
  • Soloman David
  • Soloman Isaiah
  • Soloman Emmanuel
  • Soloman Nathaniel
  • Soloman Benjamin

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 Soloman

Ezra Elijah Cyrus Miriam Naomi

If you choose Thayer

Parker Sawyer Greer Sloane Fletcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soloman or Thayer more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Soloman at #4667 in the United States.

What do Soloman and Thayer mean?

Soloman means "peaceful, man of peace" (Hebrew shalom origin). Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin).

Are Soloman and Thayer boy or girl names?

Soloman is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.

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