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.

# 1404 on Nameberry

Thayer Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Thayer Popularity

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.