Hayes vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hayes Rank #160

Jake Rank #423

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Hayes or Jake more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Jake mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Jake boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.