Brad vs Hays

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brad

Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

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Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Brad Rank #4,135

Hays Rank #4,204

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4204 for Hays.

Is Brad or Hays more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Brad and Hays mean?

Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Brad and Hays boy or girl names?

Brad is primarily a boy name. Hays is primarily a boy name.