Hayes vs Carter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

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Hayes Rank #160

Carter Rank #45

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Carter more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Carter mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin).

Are Hayes and Carter boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Carter is primarily a boy name.