Hayes vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Hayes Rank #160

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Kai mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Hayes and Kai boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.