Hayes vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Hayes Rank #160

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Jackson mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Hayes and Jackson boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.