Hayes vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Hayes Rank #160

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Dylan mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Hayes and Dylan boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.