Hayes vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Hayes Rank #160

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Leon mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Hayes and Leon boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.