Dylan vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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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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Dylan Rank #28

Hayes Rank #160

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Dylan or Hayes more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Hayes mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Dylan and Hayes boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.