Hayes vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Hayes Rank #160

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and David mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Hayes and David boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.