Hayes vs Declan

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 #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Hayes Rank #160

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Declan mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hayes and Declan boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.