David vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

David Rank #31
Hayes Rank #160

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #160 for Hayes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Hayes more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do David and Hayes mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are David and Hayes boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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