Eric vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Eric Rank #252

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Hayes mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Hayes boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.