Hayes vs Bryson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Hayes Rank #160

Bryson Rank #147

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Bryson more popular?

Bryson is more popular, ranked #147 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Bryson mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Hayes and Bryson boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.