Emerald vs Hays

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerald

Boy #4,117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"green gemstone"

Origin: Greek via Old French

English American

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Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Emerald Rank #4,117

Hays Rank #4,204

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 vs #4204 for Hays.

Is Emerald or Hays more popular?

Emerald is more popular, ranked #4117 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Emerald and Hays mean?

Emerald means "green gemstone" (Greek via Old French origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Emerald and Hays boy or girl names?

Emerald is primarily a boy name. Hays is primarily a boy name.