Cairo vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cairo Rank #356
Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #356 for Cairo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Hayes mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Cairo and Hayes boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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