Hayes vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Hayes Rank #160

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and August mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Hayes and August boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.