Hayes vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Hayes Rank #160

Gavin Rank #254

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Hayes or Gavin more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Gavin mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Hayes and Gavin boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.