Benjamin vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Benjamin Rank #11

Hayes Rank #160

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Benjamin or Hayes more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Hayes mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Benjamin and Hayes boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.