Thayer vs Trellis

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
Nicknames
Thay

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Trellis

Girl #19,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,482
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trell, Ellie

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Popularity Comparison

Thayer Rank #4,558
Trellis Rank #19,482

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 vs #19482 for Trellis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Thayer ___

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

Trellis ___

  • Trellis Rose
  • Trellis Mae
  • Trellis Joy
  • Trellis Fern
  • Trellis June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Thayer

Parker Sawyer Greer Sloane Fletcher

If you choose Trellis

Wren Briar Sage Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thayer or Trellis more popular?

Thayer is more popular, ranked #4558 compared to Trellis at #19482 in the United States.

What do Thayer and Trellis mean?

Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin). Trellis means "latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Thayer and Trellis boy or girl names?

Thayer is primarily a boy name. Trellis is primarily a girl name.

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