Hayes vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Hayes Rank #160

Gideon Rank #332

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Hayes or Gideon more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Gideon mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Gideon boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.