Hayes vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Hayes Rank #160

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Carson mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hayes and Carson boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.