Hayes vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Hayes Rank #160

Derek Rank #258

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Hayes or Derek more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Derek mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Hayes and Derek boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.