Hayes vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Hayes Rank #160

Blake Rank #265

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Hayes or Blake more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Blake mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Hayes and Blake boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.