Hayes vs Hays

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Hayes Rank #160

Hays Rank #4,204

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #4204 for Hays.

Is Hayes or Hays more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Hays mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Hayes and Hays boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Hays is primarily a boy name.