Hayes vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Hayes Rank #160

Alan Rank #167

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Hayes or Alan more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Alan mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Hayes and Alan boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.