Brian vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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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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Brian Rank #301

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Hayes mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Brian and Hayes boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.