Hayes vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Hayes Rank #160

Ber Rank #35,726

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Hayes or Ber more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Ber mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Hayes and Ber boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.