Eli vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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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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Eli Rank #92

Hayes Rank #160

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Eli or Hayes more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Eli and Hayes mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Eli and Hayes boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.