Hayes vs Bryan

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 #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Hayes Rank #160

Bryan Rank #306

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Hayes or Bryan more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Bryan mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Hayes and Bryan boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Bryan is primarily a boy name.