Evan vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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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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Evan Rank #143

Hayes Rank #160

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Evan or Hayes more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Evan and Hayes mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Hayes boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.