Hayes vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Hayes Rank #160

Brian Rank #301

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Hayes or Brian more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Brian mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Hayes and Brian boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.