Hayes vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Hayes Rank #160

Eric Rank #252

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Hayes or Eric more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Eric mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hayes and Eric boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.