Hayes vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Hayes Rank #160

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Ethan mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Ethan boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.