Hayden vs Jace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

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Hayden Rank #154

Jace Rank #114

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Hayden or Jace more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Jace mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Hayden and Jace boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.