Hayes vs Jesse

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 #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Hayes Rank #160

Jesse Rank #187

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Hayes or Jesse more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Jesse mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Jesse boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.