Daniel vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Daniel Rank #16

Hayes Rank #160

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Daniel or Hayes more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Hayes mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Daniel and Hayes boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.