Hayes vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Hayes Rank #160

King Rank #343

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #343 for King.

Is Hayes or King more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Hayes and King mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Hayes and King boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.