Hayes vs Jaylen

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 #325 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"modern coinage combining Jay + Len"

Origin: American English

African-American English

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Hayes Rank #160

Jaylen Rank #325

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #325 for Jaylen.

Is Hayes or Jaylen more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Jaylen at #325 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Jaylen mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Jaylen means "modern coinage combining Jay + Len" (American English origin).

Are Hayes and Jaylen boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Jaylen is primarily a boy name.