US Popularity Rank: 10584

Origin: British

Meaning: Tailor; To cut

With Old English and French roots, Thayer is a unique masculine moniker, perfect for your one–of–a–kind bundle of joy. Meaning “tailor,” it comes from the Old French taillere, which translates to “to cut,” and was used as an occupational name that dates back to the 10th century. Some may recognize the name from the American actor Thayer David who played Miles Jergens in the film Rocky.