Chet vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chet

Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

American English

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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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Chet Rank #2,095

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #2095 for Chet.

Is Chet or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Chet at #2095 in the United States.

What do Chet and Hayes mean?

Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Chet and Hayes boy or girl names?

Chet is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.