Hayes vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Hayes Rank #160

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Eli mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Eli boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.