Hayes vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Hayes Rank #160

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Hunter mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Hayes and Hunter boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.