Hayes vs Caleb

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 #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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Hayes Rank #160

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Caleb mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Caleb boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.