Hayes vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hayes Rank #160

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Daniel mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Daniel boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.