Bryan vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic 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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Bryan Rank #306

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Bryan or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Hayes mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Bryan and Hayes boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.