Blake vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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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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Blake Rank #265

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Hayes mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Blake and Hayes boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.