Hayes vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Hayes Rank #160

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Evan mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Hayes and Evan boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.