Hayes vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hayes Rank #160

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Benjamin mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.