Thayer

French variation of Taylor

"tailor"

Thayer Origin and Meaning

The name Thayer is a boy's name of French origin meaning "tailor".

Thayer is an affable, less-common alternative to Taylor, with a much more indirect connection to its occupational source. Actor Thayer David (born David Thayer: Thayer was his father's first name) was known for his roles in Rocky and Dark Shadows.

Thayer Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1502 on Nameberry

Thayer Popularity

• 1502 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Thayer

• Thayer David (born David Thayer Hersey) American actor
• Thayer Frye Hersey American paper executive; father of actor Thayer David
• Thayer Melvin American judge and politician from West Virginia

Thayer in Pop Culture

• Thayer Rybeck character in the Lying Game (book and TV series)
• Rianne Thayer character in the Aloha Cove series.